For Integrity Of Heart

Bible Verses About Integrity: 20 Important Scripture Quotes

For Integrity Of Heart

Integrity is a word that is not used much in today’s English. One definition of integrity is: “the quality or state of being of sound moral principle; uprightness, honesty, and sincerity”[1] So we can say that a good synonym for integrity is honesty.

  In the ESV® of the Bible most all of the verses that contain the word integrity are in the Old Testament, leaving only Titus 2:7 in the New Testament. Closely related verses containing the word honest or honesty are also primarily from the Old Testament.

Take a look at these twenty important Scripture quotes regarding integrity and honesty.

God’s Promise

1 Kings 9:4-5 And as for you, if you will walk before me, as David your father walked, with integrity of heart and uprightness, doing according to all that I have commanded you, and keeping my statutes and my rules, then I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised David your father, saying, ‘You shall not lack a man on the throne of Israel.’ (The LORD speaking to Solomon)

Psalm 41:11-13 By this I know that you delight in me: my enemy will not shout in triumph over me. But you have upheld me because of my integrity,and set me in your presence forever. Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting! Amen and Amen.

Proverbs 2:6-8 For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding; he stores up sound wisdom for the upright; he is a shield to those who walk in integrity, guarding the paths of justice and watching over the way of his saints.

So you will walk in the way of the good …

Proverbs 2:20-21 So you will walk in the way of the good and keep to the paths of the righteous. For the upright will inhabit the land, and those with integrity will remain in it …

Man’s Plea and God’s Defense in light of Integrity

Genesis 20:5-6 Did he not himself say to me, ‘She is my sister’? And she herself said, ‘He is my brother.’ In the integrity of my heart and the innocence of my hands I have done this.

” Then God said to him in the dream, “Yes, I know that you have done this in the integrity of your heart, and it was I who kept you from sinning against me. Therefore I did not let you touch her.

(King Abimelech having a conversation with God about Sarah, Abraham’s wife)

Job 2:3 And the LORD said to Satan, “Have you considered my servant Job, that there is none him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, who fears God and turns away from evil? He still holds fast his integrity, although you incited me against him to destroy him without reason.”

Psalm 25:19-21 Consider how many are my foes, and with what violent hatred they hate me. Oh, guard my soul, and deliver me!  Let me not be put to shame, for I take refuge in you. May integrity and uprightness preserve me, for I wait for you.

Psalm 26:8-12 O LORD, I love the habitation of your house and the place where your glory dwells.

Do not sweep my soul away with sinners, nor my life with bloodthirsty men, in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are full of bribes.

But as for me, I shall walk in my integrity; redeem me, and be gracious to me. My foot stands on level ground; in the great assembly I will bless the LORD.

Psalm 26:1-3 Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity, and I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. Prove me, O LORD, and try me; test my heart and my mind. For your steadfast love is before my eyes, and I walk in your faithfulness.

Integrity Doubted and Judged

Job 2:9 Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast your integrity? Curse God and die.” (Job’s wife mocking Job after great tragedy)

Job 31:4-8 Does not he see my ways and number all my steps? “If I have walked with falsehood and my foot has hastened to deceit; (Let me be weighed in a just balance, and let God know my integrity!) if my step has turned aside from the way and my heart has gone after my eyes, and if any spot has stuck to my hands, then let me sow, and another eat, and let what grows for me be rooted out.

Psalm 7:8 The LORD judges the peoples; judge me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and according to the integrity that is in me.

Proverbs 10:9 Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out.

Proverbs 11:3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.

Walking with Integrity

Job 27:1-5 And Job again took up his discourse, and said: “As God lives, who has taken away my right, and the Almighty, who has made my soul bitter, as long as my breath is in me, and the spirit of God is in my nostrils, my lips will not speak falsehood, and my tongue will not utter deceit. Far be it from me to say that you are right; till I die I will not put away my integrity from me.

Psalm 101:1-2 I will sing of steadfast love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will make music. I will ponder the way that is blameless. Oh when will you come to me? Will walk with integrity of heart within my house;

Proverbs 20:7, 11 The righteous who walks in his integrity— blessed are his children after him! Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright.

Proverbs 28:18 Whoever walks in integrity will be delivered, but he who is crooked in his ways will suddenly fall.

1 Timothy 2:1-4 (KJV) I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

Titus 2:7-8 Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.

Christian Quotes About Integrity

“We must be the same person in private and in public. Only the Christian worldview gives us the basis for this kind of integrity.”  ~ Chuck Colson

“Integrity is keeping a commitment even after circumstances have changed.”  ~ David Jeremiah

“According to Scripture, virtually everything that truly qualifies a person for leadership is directly related to character. It’s not about style, status, personal charisma, clout, or worldly measurements of success. Integrity is the main issue that makes the difference between a good leader and a bad one.”  ~ John MacArthur

“Few things are more infectious than a godly lifestyle. The people you rub shoulders with everyday need that kind of challenge. Not prudish. Not preachy. Just cracker jack clean living. Just honest to goodness, bone – deep, non-hypocritical integrity.”  ~ Chuck Swindoll

“Integrity is built by defeating the temptation to be dishonest; humility grows when we refuse to be prideful; and endurance develops every time you reject the temptation to give up.”  ~ Rick Warren

Can You Find More?

Take a look in the Bible and see if you can find more verses about integrity and share them in the comments below. If you d this article you might also find some of these other good Bible Verse articles helpful:

20 Bible Verses About Prayer–  The Bible says some amazing quotes about Prayer. Check out these Bible verses.

25 Bible Verses About Love– What does the Bible say about love? Check out these great scriptures and quotes.

10 Bible Verses About God’s Promises–  Check out these powerful Bible verses on the promises of God.

Resources

The Holy Bible, English Standard Version

The Holy Bible, King James Version

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Integrity

For Integrity Of Heart

Another installment in the ongoing series of essays by Terra Cognita.

 See earlier posts here: The Almighty Stat, The Reg, The Horrors of Wordclearing, Why Scientologists Don’t FSM, Respect, The Survival Rundown – The Latest Scam, Communication in Scientology… Or Not,  Am I Still A Thetan?,  To Be Or Not To Be,  An Evaluation of Scientology,  Fear: That Which Drives Scientology and Justification and Rationalization.

One of the most bandied about words in Scientology is “integrity.”

LRH wrote, “What is true for you is what you have observed yourself. And when you lose that, you have lost everything. What is personal integrity? Personal integrity is knowing what you know. What you know is what you know and to have the courage to know and say what you have observed. And that is integrity and there is no other integrity.”

He went on to write, “And not necessarily maintaining a skeptical attitude, a critical attitude or an open mind—not necessarily maintaining these things at all—but certainly maintaining sufficient personal integrity and sufficient personal belief and confidence in self and courage that we can observe what we observe and say what we have observed.

“Nothing in Scientology is true for you unless you have observed it and it is true according to your observation. That is all.”

Well, well, well.

Courage?

Twice, LRH mentioned courage in the above passage. According to him, it’s not enough to simply observe and know something. One has to have the courage to know and SAY what was observed. What I have observed: A decided lack of courage in Scientology.

In “Knowledge Reports,” LRH wrote this bit of truth: “When misconduct and out-ethics is occurring in a group, it is almost impossible for other members of the group not to know it.” If this is true—and I believe it is—the level of integrity of this group is dismally low.

For the most part, Scientology staff are cowed into submission and afraid to say what they have observed. I suspect, this lack of courage has been going on since LRH’s days on the Apollo—over-boarding personnel that didn’t measure up as they sailed the high seas. I applaud those who’ve had the courage—and integrity—to say, “Enough is enough” and walk away.

The public are no less guilty of turning a blind eye to what they’ve observed and know is wrong. Cowardly behavior such as this upsets people on the outside to no end.

Not only do Scientologists pretend to not see what’s going on right in front of their faces, they refuse to discuss the situation with others—those within, as well as, those on the outside.

Fear crushes integrity within the Church of Scientology.

Beliefs

People within Scientology are forced to believe the company line one hundred percent, to the exclusion of observing and trusting their own convictions. They’re taught that no other philosophy or science or study comes close to what LRH laid out in his books and courses. Thinking for oneself is a waste of time in Scientology. LRH has already done it for you.

Questioning and discussing different philosophies, personal beliefs, and religions are central to maintaining personal integrity. Scientology has created an environment where such dialogue is not only discouraged, but is considered subversive and subject to penalty.

Principles, Schminciples

On one hand, LRH wrote of observation, courage, and integrity. On the other, the lack of backbone and character demonstrated within the church is striking. Hypocrisy, dishonesty, and cowardice run rampant within its walls.

How did an organization which prides itself on self-determinism, high ethical standards, and integrity fail so miserably at upholding these principles?

LRH created the system and wrote the policy on which the organization is run. His successor, David Miscavige, has perpetuated the lack of integrity within Scientology by bullying and getting rid of any who speak out.

Standing up for what one believes in Scientology is tough, if not impossible—especially if what one believes runs counter to the messiah and his twisted disciple.

Outsiders

Lots of things aggravate me about my time inside Scientology. Two of the biggest are the lack of integrity I demonstrated by not speaking up and by staying in as long as I did. I’m glad I finally got out. I’m annoyed I took so long.

I appreciate communicating with those who’ve traveled similar roads. Thanks for listening.

Still not Declared,

Terra Cognita

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