Christian Integrity

We often hear of upholding Integrity in many things we do in our lives, and amongst them when we are in the exam halls. We relate integrity to not cheating on exams, not conforming to the standards of the world around us. But what is the definition of Integrity itself?

"The concept of integrity is that of basing of one's actions on a consistent framework of principles." - Wikipedia

Notice that Wikipedia states that integrity is based on a consistent framework of principles.

But what exactly is a consistent framework of principles? And who defines them? Is it defined by our ancestors, the government or our school textbooks? Or does it mean we live in integrity by our own principles, despite whether or not they may be flawed here and there?

What does this mean for a Christian?

Simply this, our framework of principles must be based on something consistent, and the only thing that the Christian has that is consistent in every way is the Bible. The word of God is unchanging, established forever in heaven and here on earth. This is our foundation, this is where the Christian must go to gain a consistent framework of principles.

Go to the Word and in it you will find integrity, you will find He who authored it. Search the scriptures for you will find Jesus a man who is integrity personified. Aren't you glad that He is? Aren't you glad that you have a Saviour who will treat you the same way every time you approach Him because He never changes?

Christian integrity, therefore, is the strength of the practicing believer. Integrity means wholeness of character, an uncompromising adherence to a code of values, and consistency of word and deed based squarely on the word of God.

Let us cry out as king David did.

"Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee" Psalm 25:21

So uphold Integrity in your exams, and overall everything you do. Uphold the Integrity that comes from Jesus Christ :)

All the best to you all!

God bless,

CF SMKSU