Sponsor a show
music_note
word4U2day
2019-12-08
Live with integrity
The word 'integrity' can be thrown around a lot in today's society. But what does it really mean to live with integrity? A person with integrity is complete and undivided. The Bible says: 'The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity' (Proverbs 11:3 NIV). To live with integrity we need to be aware of the right way to live (which we can find out by reading the Bible), and then live like that in all areas of our life. We can't be acting one way with one group of people, and another way with others. This means that we really need to know, and be strong in, who we are. If we are not sure who we really are, we will try to adapt so we fit in with other people. We will be worried about what they think about us. But if we know who we are in Christ, we will be less concerned with other people's opinions and be the same in every situation. But living with integrity doesn't mean that we will never make mistakes. The Bible tells us that 'a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again' (Proverbs 24:16 NKJV). Everybody falls, but people with integrity always get back up. God is patient; He will work with us until we get it. He can put our life back together again if we surrender to Him. We will also face times where we feel tempted to go the wrong way or to act differently in a situation. Paul says, 'When you are tempted, he will...provide a way out so that you can endure it' (1 Corinthians 10:13 NIV). We don't have to give in to temptation - it's not easy, but God can help us make the right decisions so we can be people of integrity.
Links to Bible verses: Holy Bible
Figuring out life can be challenging. But, with this daily youth inspiration, we hope you will find the wisdom, courage, and insight you need to live out your faith in the real, messy world.
word4U2day is brought to you by I AM Youth in partnership with Celebration that also writes The Word for Today. The material is centred around youth Bible verses. It is designed to speak into certain circumstances and to encourage young people to find joy and peace. Your current circumstances do not need to define who you are.
word4U2day is available on www.iamyouth.co.za, via email and through our mobile app.
Subscribe to the word4U2day email now.
Our Socials
I Am Youth web radio is the go-to platform for today’s young adults. Our team of young, charismatic influencers is based in South Africa. We produce high-quality content on TikTok social media and YouTube. Our primary goal is to infiltrate the spaces that young people already occupy.
