We all have some things that we keep hidden away. It could be the ugly sweater that Aunt Mabel gave us one Christmas. Or perhaps it as an old torn t-shirt that we keep because it is so comfortable.
We also keep some of our behaviors under wraps because we don’t want others to know we do these things. Maybe we wait for moments alone to pick our noses or bite our fingernails. Those are minor offenses. Perhaps there are bigger things that we also hide. These offensive behaviors, like greed, anger, self-righteousness, lust, e,g., would embarrass us if they became known to others.
We all like to think that we walk in integrity. We say to ourselves, “I don’t cheat on my taxes or steal from others. So I am a good guy or gal.” All the while we hide these other behaviors.
Examples of integrity can be hard to find in our culture. A person may appear to be full of integrity, but then some scandal breaks, revealing their true nature. God, however, has a lot to say on the subject. He expects us to walk in integrity. He gives us promises of protection, success, and preservation if we walk uprightly. Psalm 25:21 says, “Let integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.” It is sometimes hard to walk in integrity, but God promises to help us, protect us and give us success if we do.
Reluctant Retiree 