Charles Stanley Daily Devotional (September 2, 2025) A Life of Integrity.
To pursue a life of integrity, believers need to follow the Lord and spend time in His Word.
Psalms 15:1-5 - O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill? 2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart. 3 He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend; 4 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt and does not change; 5 He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
In his psalms, King David often describes virtues that believers are to cultivate. God wants us to increasingly pursue truthfulness, righteousness, and honesty. To develop and maintain a spirit of integrity, we need to ...
Formulate our beliefs on the basis of Scripture. Our priorities should flow from our position as God’s children (2 Corinthians 6:18 - `And I will be a father to you, And you shall be sons and daughters to Me," Says the Lord Almighty.). We must align our thinking with His Word.
Submit to Christ’s lordship. Jesus commands us to deny ourselves and follow Him (Mark 8:34 - And He summoned the crowd with His disciples, and said to them, ``If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me). Wholehearted commitment to Him will help us resist temptation and pursue righteousness.
Build relationships with individuals who value godly living. The influence of mature Christians strengthens us in our dedication and obedience to the Lord.
Acknowledge our mistakes. Everyone misses the mark at times. As believers, we are to confess any known sin to God (1 John 1:9 - If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness) and turn away from the wrong behavior. Asking forgiveness from others may also be necessary.
God has sent His Holy Spirit to teach us how to pursue righteousness. Ask Him to help you become more like the person described in Psalm 15.
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