He Who Walks In Integrity

O Lord, who may abide in Thy tent?
Who may dwell on Thy holy hill?
He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness,
And speaks truth in his heart.
He does not slander with his tongue,
Nor does evil to his neighbor,
Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;
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;
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. Psalm 15:1-5

I remember a popular advertisement that used to be on TV. It showed a car moving through a violent storm at night. The rain beats down on it and the wind is blowing debris, but this solid, dependable car drives on unaffected. It gets through every hazard because it is well engineered.

As a believer, you are equipped to handle any moral challenge and come out the winner.

You don’t have this ‘maneuverability’ in your own power, though - Jesus is the One who fine tunes your character and gives you the strength to obey. He develops these distinct qualities that enable you to confront the trickiest of situations.

Concern for the truth – You are uncomfortable when someone distorts the facts or tells only half the story. You desire to be an accurate and loving witness of what you know to be true.

Commitment to your word — When you make a promise, you are careful to keep it. If you fall short, then you are quick to admit it.

Consistency under fire – Even when the pressure is on to compromise, you follow God’s direction and rely on Him to take care of the consequences.

As you mature in Christ and look for His lessons, these characteristics become a way of life. You can say with David, “He who does these things will never be shaken.”