INTEGRITY – CAN YOU MAINTAIN YOURS? PART 2

Still referencing the book of Job, where we highlighted that we can’t judge man based on his outward condition.

God will not cast away an upright man, he may be cast down for a time, but he shall not be cast away forever, for the mouth of the righteous shall be filled with rejoicing whether in this world or the next.Proverbs 22 vs 11 says – He who loves purity of heart And has grace on his lips, the king will be his friend. 

With a pure heart towards God and grace on his lips, Job maintained his friendship with God despite his condition. 
Our disposition to challenges or trials really says a lot about our faith walk with God. Are we the grumbling and complaining type, the retrogressive type (where we slow down on our walk with God) the thanks giving type or the enquirer type?  Job 9 vs 2 says I will say to God, Do not condemn me; Show me why you contend with me. Asking for or better still making a prayer of enquiry helps us know the situation report of things and enables us to align ourselves better, in understanding the doctrines of God (His righteousness, standards and retribution).

Retribution here is the consistent application of holiness against sin. This consistency, righteousness and maintaining God’s standard can only be archived through Jesus Christ, by abiding in him as the true vine, relying on his grace and allowing the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts instead of relying on self. 

Maintaining one’s integrity in the face of challenges is no child’s play, where family , friends and associates advice based on biblical and non- biblical facts. To remain focused in our walk with God, remain friends with Him and not drift away, there’s need for dependence on Christ as believers and as non-believers, all we need to do is accept Jesus into our life. (By saying this salvation prayer: – Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus, your word says whoever calls on the name of the Lord and confesses Jesus as his Lord and believes in his heart that He was raised from the dead will be saved. (Roms 10 vs 9-13). I call on your name Jesus and I confess you as my Lord  I believe that you were raised from the dead to pay for my sins and I thank you for doing that for me. Now I know I’m saved in Jesus name amen)

Shalom 🕊️

Bimpe Lawal

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