Integrity Prov 11:3 CLICK TITLE FOR AUDIO

Bob Jones, Sr. said, “You can borrow brains but you cannot borrow character.”  First look at what integrity is and then look at the character into which it guides you:

Integrity – Moral Soundness, honesty, freedom from corrupting influence 2 Cor 2:17 vs. 1 Thes 2:10 – gives you his word and you can count on it “he’s as good as his word”

Respect – Lev 19:32; 1 Pet 5:5

Punctuality – on time, full days work for a full days pay – make them believe they are getting all of their money’s worth and then some – Prov 10:26; 2 Sam 20:4-6

Frugality – not stingy, spending under control, doesn’t purchase until he has the resources to pay for it, gives – Eph 4:28; 1 Cor 16:1-2; Ps 37:21; the borrower is the servant of the lender

Reputation – good name, good report without – what you would do if you could get away with it and no one would ever know determines the measure of your character [goes beyond reputation to what you really are] – Prov 22:1; 1 Tim 3:7

Diligence – Prov 22:29 – stays till job is complete – 1 Cor 15:58, 2 Tin 4:7 – the test of your character is what it takes to stop you

Prudence – circumspect in action, cautious, sensible, discreet, practically wise – Eph 5:15

Accountability – as unto the Lord – Eph 6:5-8 – goes beyond being accountable to man – Rom 14:12 – boss looking over your shoulder

Loyalty – 2 Tim 4:10-11 Demas and Luke – stick with you in tough times – find out who your friends are

Faithfulness – 1 Cor 4:2; Prov 20:6 hard to find