What Did You Say?

Read: Psalm 15

Who may dwell in Your holy hill? He who walks uprightly. --- Psalm 15:1-2

The Bible In One Year:
Jeremiah 18-19
2 Timothy 3

At Santa Clara University in California, a researcher conducted a study of 1,500 business managers that revealed what workers value most in a supervisor. Employees said they respected a leader who shows competence, has the ability to inspire workers, and is skillful in providing direction.

But there was a fourth quality they admired even more --- integrity. Above all else, workers wanted a manger whose word was good, one who was known for his honesty, and one whom they could trust.

While this finding holds special significance for Christian managers, it also says something to everyone who claims to be a follower of Jesus. Integrity should characterize all believers, no matter what their position may be.

According to Psalm 15, truth is at the heart of every word and deed of a godly person. Since the God of the Bible always keep His word, it follows that a godly person will be known as one who does what he says he will do.

We all need to be more careful about our integrity. Do those around us admire us for our honesty? Does the Lord see us faithfully doing what we said we would do --- even when it hurts? [Psalm 15:4]. --- Mart De Haan

If your word is "good as gold"
And your actions prove it true,
Others hearing what you say
Know they can depend on you. --- Hess

ONLY BY BEING ON THE LEVEL CAN WE RISE IN THE EYES OF OTHERS.