Proverbs 11:20 (English Standard Version) Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.

INTEGRITY = _______________________________________________

Why is integrity so important?

1. My integrity ________________ God

Proverbs 11:20 Those of crooked heart are an abomination to the Lord, but those of blameless ways are his delight.

2. My integrity ________________ others

a) ________________________

Proverbs 20:7 The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him!

b) ________________________

Proverbs 11:11 By the blessing of the upright a city is exalted, but by the mouth of the wicked it is overthrown.

c) ________________________

1 Peter 2:12 Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evil doers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.

3. My integrity ________________ me

Proverbs 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

How can I live with integrity?

1. Always speak the _______________

Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.

Ephesians 4:15 Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,

2. Always ___________ for ____________

2 Corinthians 13:8 For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth.

3. Always ________________ clean

Psalms 24:3-4 Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord? And who shall stand in his holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to what is false and does not swear deceitfully.

How can I maintain integrity?

1. Hang out with the right _______________________

1 Corinthians 15:33 Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals."

2. Put more significance in ___________ than _______________

Proverbs 28:6 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity than a rich man who is crooked in his ways.

3. Be aware of what I _______________

Psalms 101:2-3 I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house; I will not set before my eyes anything that is worthless. I hate the work of those who fall away; it shall not cling to me.

Song of Songs 2:15 (ESV) Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that spoil the vineyards, for our vineyards are in blossom."