Light in the Darkness Light in the Darkness

The Light of Integrity The Light of Integrity

INTEGRITY “the state of being complete or undivided; the state of being sound or undamaged.” “the state of being complete or undivided; the state of being sound or undamaged.”

Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of my sin. -Psalm 38:3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of my sin. -Psalm 38:3 INTEGRITY

Because of your wrath there is no health (shalom) in my body; my bones have no soundness (shalom) because of my sin. -Psalm 38:3 Because of your wrath there is no health (shalom) in my body; my bones have no soundness (shalom) because of my sin. -Psalm 38:3 INTEGRITY

We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. -Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. -Colossians 1:28-29 INTEGRITY

We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect (telos) in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. -Colossians 1:28-29 We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect (telos) in Christ. To this end I labor, struggling with all his energy, which so powerfully works in me. -Colossians 1:28-29 INTEGRITY

TRUTH #1 Integrity does not happen by default. Integrity begins with a decisive commitment. TRUTH #1 Integrity does not happen by default. Integrity begins with a decisive commitment. INTEGRITY

Gotta Serve Somebody "Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness. Throw away the gods your forefathers worshiped beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your forefathers served beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." - Joshua 24:14-15

TRUTH #2 Integrity is evident by: *Consistency in spite of circumstances *A “God-perspective” in spite of circumstances *The fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) TRUTH #2 Integrity is evident by: *Consistency in spite of circumstances *A “God-perspective” in spite of circumstances *The fruit of the Spirit (Gal. 5:22-23) INTEGRITY

Profiles in INTEGRITY Profiles in INTEGRITY The Story of Ruth

Naomi Faithful to God in spite of disappointment, loss and tragedy Faithful to God in spite of disappointment, loss and tragedy

Ruth Characterized for her commitment to God and Naomi; respected for her character and her caring Characterized for her commitment to God and Naomi; respected for her character and her caring

Boaz Known for his moral character; demonstrated his care for others and his commitment to do “the right thing” Known for his moral character; demonstrated his care for others and his commitment to do “the right thing”

The Light of Integrity The Light of Integrity