Then I heard the voice say ‘Integrity Certificate’. And I said God what do you mean by Integrity Certificate. Before I could go check it up on google, I got distracted by my telephone and I looked into one of my WhatsApp group platforms. I am part of some WhatsApp groups of old classmates both at the secondary school and university levels.
I particularly like to read the posts of a former classmate at the University of Lagos on the platform. He writes very short poetic words of wisdom daily. His name is Kudo Eresia-Eke.
Integrity Certificate
I looked into Kudo’s post that morning and behold, I found what I could call a ‘Certificate of Integrity’ which could pass for a certificate of some sort in its presentation format. See below Kudo’s post on integrity:
I said WoW! This is by any standard a certificate issued by Kudo. My understanding of Kudo’s integrity meter is simply ‘be a man or woman of your words’. This is the ultimate though not easily attained . I reserve this topic for another post.
Since I now have my certificate of integrity issued by Kudo, I thought it wise to also check on google what the scriptures tell us about integrity. I found many articles covering the topic of integrity.
There are many verses in the bible that tell us about integrity. I have opted for a few from the list of 25 verses, about Integrity, hand-curated by ReformedWiki2.0
My Preferred Top Five Verses
From the had-curated list, I have listed below my top five preferred verses. You may choose yours from the list below. Find below mine:
Proverbs 10:9
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.(ESV)
Proverbs 28:6
6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity
than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.(ESV)
Proverbs 11:3
3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.(ESV)
Proverbs 20:7
7 The righteous who walks in his integrity—
blessed are his children after him! (ESV)
Titus 2:7
7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, (ESV)
Make Your Choice
Now, I invite you to make your top five choices from the list below. Enjoy the integrity ride. My prayer is that we all find the courage and grace of God to apply these words of wisdom to our daily lives.
Bible Verses About Integrity
Proverbs 10:9
9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely,
but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.(ESV)
Proverbs 28:6
6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity
than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.(ESV)
Proverbs 11:3
3 The integrity of the upright guides them,
but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.(ESV)
Proverbs 19:1
19:1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity
than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.(ESV)
1 Peter 3:16
16 having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.(ESV)
Proverbs 20:7
7 The righteous who walks in his integrity—
blessed are his children after him! (ESV)
Proverbs 12:22
22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD,
but those who act faithfully are his delight.(ESV)
2 Corinthians 8:21
21 for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord’s sight but also in the sight of man.(ESV)
Luke 6:31
31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.(ESV)
Psalm 25:21
21 May integrity and uprightness preserve me,
for I wait for you. (ESV)
Psalm 41:11-12
11 By this I know that you delight in me:
my enemy will not shout in triumph over me.
12 But you have upheld me because of my integrity,
and set me in your presence forever.(ESV)
Job 27:4-6
4 my lips will not speak falsehood,
and my tongue will not utter deceit.
5 Far be it from me to say that you are right;
till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.
6 I hold fast my righteousness and will not let it go;
my heart does not reproach me for any of my days. (ESV)
Titus 2:7
7 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, (ESV)
Romans 9:1
9:1 I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience bears me witness in the Holy Spirit—(ESV)
Psalm 15
1 LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? 2 He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart. 3 He that backbiteth not with his tongue, nor doeth evil to his neighbour, nor taketh up a reproach against his neighbour. 4 In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not. 5 He that putteth not out his money to usury, nor taketh reward against the innocent. He that doeth these things shall never be moved. (KJV).
Conclusion and Acknowledgement
I conclude this post by acknowledging Our Lord Jesus Christ, The Holy Spirit of the Living God and Our Sovereign God Almighty.
To God Be the Glory, For Great Things He Has Done!
Let’s Give Him Praise! Give Him Glory! Give Him Honor!
For He Is Worthy of Our ADORATION!
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