The root of the word integrity is "truth" as the Thummim in the High Priests garment.

What we are in word, attitude and action, is a living testimony  and we are "known and read by all men" (2 Corinthians. 3:2). A "witness" is not just that which is "spoken"; it is that which is seen.  Verses 3: You are those who are openly shown to be a letter which exhibits Christ (or not), this letter having been ministered by us, not having been written with ink but by the Spirit of the living God, not on stone tablets but on tablets that are human hearts."

The credibility of our witness of who Jesus is, is lost when a lack of integrity functions in our lives. The world has heard too many "Christians" give testimony to a life they are not living. This problem exists among many of us. People seek to represent God to others and instead of testifying of His nature and works, they testify of their own "religion" and their own often manipulative desires of self promotion, so then we do not see Jesus. They hear about church, hear the word sin thrown around, are given opinions on what evil is, but they do not see the wonder of who Jesus really is, a God of integrity, kindness, mercy, tenderness, love, a God who only has righteous judgment.

People must meet the love of Jesus before they will abandon their love of any other "system" they are following.  Paul tells us that the "name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles" because of the life lacking integrity of those who fail to represent Him (Romans 2:24).

One of the symbols of Light in the Scriptures is the out-raying purity of our Holy God. When our heart motives and ensuing actions are pure, the light of God's presence shines through us into this world. It is with this in mind that Jesus tells us to let our light shine before men in such a way that they see our good works and glorify the Father (Matthew 5:16). 

Let people see HIM in you before you speak about HIM. There are Christians who publicly transgress the integrity of God: they show dishonor to each other, lose their tempers, are dishonest, do substandard work, they are often late or heard slandering the people they work for or with, they are self-aggrandizing. Yet, they feel compelled to give their "testimony". They profess to know God, but by their deeds they deny Him (Titus 1:16).

When people see Christ in you, they will see your honesty in a world where 'little white lies' are accepted, they see your patience and kindness when you are wronged, your peace during hardship, your forgiveness when betrayed - they will ask about your hope.

Walk in the fruit of the Spirit: love, meekness, joy, peace, patience, kindness, humility, mercy, longsuffering, forgiveness, loyalty, truth, purity, faith, justice and thankfulness, to name a few. Without judging (Galatians 5:21-23).

Those who know you will find your life very attractive, for through your life they will see the holy life of Jesus. "You don't make your words true by embellishing them with religious lace.  In making your speech sound more religious, it becomes less true.  Just say 'yes' and 'no.'  When you manipulate words to get your own way, you go wrong"  (Matthew 5:36-37).

Romans 2:4~ "In kindness He takes us firmly by the hand and leads us into a radical life change." 

I take shelter in Yahweh, my rescuing knight.

Dancing with Yeshua and Flying On His Winds.....Lynda Peterson