GOD BLESSES A HEART OF INTEGRITY
The Keys to a Blessed Life (8 Beatitudes) – Part 6
Steve Gallimore | pastorsteve@tvcc.us
June 9, 2019
“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7 (NIV)
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Matthew 5:8 (ESV)
WHAT IS INTEGRITY?
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The Lord hates people with twisted hearts, but he delights in those who have integrity.” Proverbs 3:22 (NLT)
SOME WAYS TO DEVELOP INTEGRITY
You become a person of integrity…
1 . By keeping your
“People who promise things they never give are like clouds and wind that bring no rain.” Proverbs 25:14 (TEV)
2 . By paying your
“The wicked man borrows and never pays back …”
Psalm 37:21 (TEV)
“… the authorities are working for God … Pay what you owe them; pay your personal and property taxes …” Romans 13:6-7 (TEV)
3 . By refusing to
“A gossip can’t be trusted with a secret, but someone of integrity won’t violate a confidence.” Proverbs 11:13 (MES)
“Anyone who spreads gossip is a fool Proverbs 10:18
4 . By faithfully
“Is it right for a person to cheat God? Of course not! Yet you are robbing me, says the Lord. How?’ you ask. By withholding your full tithe and offerings … Bring to me the full amount of your tithe to my House … Put me to the test and you’ll see that I will open the windows of heaven and pour out so much blessing on you that you won’t have enough room to receive it all!” Malachi 3:8-10 (TEV)
5 . By
“And don’t just do the minimum that will get you by. Do your best!”
Colossians 3:22 (MES)
“Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.” Colossians 3:23 (NLT)
6 . By being
“We refuse to wear masks and play games. We don’t maneuver and manipulate behind the scenes. And we don’t twist God’s Word to suit ourselves. Rather, we keep everything we do and say out in the open.” 2 Corinthians 4:2 (MES)
“How can I keep my way pure? By living according to your Word.” Psalms 119:9 (NIV)
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