What does it really mean to have integrity? While there are many variations of definitions out there, let’s take a few moments to look and see what the Bible has to say about living a life of integrity.
“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.” Proverbs 10:9
“Nothing is covered up that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” Luke 12:2
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
“For because of this you also pay taxes, for the authorities are ministers of God, attending to this very thing. Pay to all what is owed to them: taxes to whom taxes are owed, revenue to whom revenue is owed, respect to whom respect is owed, honor to whom honor is owed.” Romans 13:6–7
“Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.” Proverbs 4:25
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8–9
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15