Doing What's Right

Read: Psalm 15

He who does these things shall never be moved. --- Psalm 15:5

The Bible In One Year:
Proverbs 3-5
2 Corinthians 1

Bruce Weinstein is known as "The Ethics Guy." His books and seminars challenge people to make choices based on principle rather than convenience or self-interest. In his business workshops, he often asks the participants, "Why should we be ethical?" He says that most responses center on the benefits of honesty and morality --- avoiding punishment and having a clear conscience. While acknowledging that there are long-term benefits, Weinstein emphasizes doing the right thing because it's the right thing to do.

Psalm 15 gives a vivid picture of the person whose conduct grows out of fellowship with the living God. The question "LORD, who may abide in Your tabernacle?" [v.1] is answered with examples from everyday living: "He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart" [v.2]. It goes on to describe honest relationships with neighbors and friends [vv.3-4], along with integrity in business and financial matters [v.5]. The psalm ends with the words, "He who does these things shall never be moved" [v.5].

Ethical living is more than a concept discussed in seminars. It's a powerful means of demonstrating the presence of Christ in our lives. Doing what is right is always the right thing to do. --- David McCasland

Lord, help me put away deceit
And live a life that's true ---
And may there be integrity
In all I say and do. --- Sper

THERE IS NO LEGACY AS RICH AS INTEGRITY.