Integrity. In Psalm 139:1-12, David is talking about how God knows everything going on in his heart and no matter where he is God is there. How God even knows what David is going to say before he says it.
Proverbs 24:12, tells us "God knows all hearts and He sees you." and Matthew 16:27 says, "(Jesus) will judge ALL people according to their deeds."
Proverbs 24:12, tells us "God knows all hearts and He sees you." and Matthew 16:27 says, "(Jesus) will judge ALL people according to their deeds."
I work at a Christian bookstore and the most popular item that is stolen is the Bible (they must not read it, or skip over the 'thou shalt not steal' part) and in the music department we get so many demos stolen. Have you ever burned a CD even though it says that you shouldn't? Or received extra change back from buying something and not given it back (even if it is three dollars)? There are many examples...
But if the Scriptures above are true....then God is watching us continually and knows when we are trying to cheat our way through life.
Proverbs 20:7 says, "The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them." If that is true then people are watching us, (especially when you have kids) they will imitate your very actions.
So the question is would your actions be different, the words that come out of your mouth change, if Christ was right next to you in person?
But the scary thing is - He already is..
Be blessed,
Steve
But if the Scriptures above are true....then God is watching us continually and knows when we are trying to cheat our way through life.
Proverbs 20:7 says, "The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children after them." If that is true then people are watching us, (especially when you have kids) they will imitate your very actions.
So the question is would your actions be different, the words that come out of your mouth change, if Christ was right next to you in person?
But the scary thing is - He already is..
Be blessed,
Steve
1 comment:
sometimes i find it so hard to keep integrity. influences from all around leave my head spinning for truth. but then as i think about it, i have the truth. all around me holding me up. steve's sermons continually keep me in touch and challenge me. it is hard to find someone who will keep you accountable but they are out there. they need someone to hold them accountable just as much as you need them.
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