It is a sad thing to realize that the world has grown to question the integrity of Christian leaders. Psychology Today published their results of the ranking of 100 professions according to their level of respectability, desirability, and prestige. Pastors ranked 52nd, just below manufacturing foremen and just ahead of power station operators. Perceived lack of credibility in the community. We cannot ignore the call of God on our life to be people of integrity.
Integrity is an important doorway to the soul.
The Bible teaches us that integrity brings health to our soul, and allows for God's character to be revealed through our lives. It also shows us that the failure to be people of integrity can have negative long term consequences in our lives and affect those around us. To keep our integrity, we must be careful not to let our guard down. He should have been with his men in battle. This was one of the rare times he stayed behind.