Proverbs

Protected By Integrity

Posted on Dec 8, 2014 by Amanda Stiver, Mario Seiglie Estimated reading time: 1 minute

“Wicked people bring about their own downfall by their evil deeds, but good people are protected by their integrity” (Proverbs 14:32, GNT).

This proverb reflects the principle that you generally will reap what you sow. We often see this in politicians and world leaders who try to engineer their way to success, but step on and destory others to get there. They usually suffer for their decisions in the end.

King David made many bad choices and sinned against God, but he, unlike others, repented and through God's forgiveness restored his relationship with God. It takes integrity to repent, and admit when we are wrong. It also takes interity to obey God's commandments and keep His way of life in a world that is completely counter to that true way. God provides for those who are wholy commited to His way of life.

How is your integrity?

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Amanda Stiver
Amanda Stiver graduated from the Robert D. Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon.
Mario Seiglie
United Church of God Pastor
Mr. Seiglie was born in Havana, Cuba, and came to the United States when he was a child. He found out about the Church when he was 17 from a Church member in high school. He went to Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas, and in Pasadena, California, graduating with degrees in theology and Spanish. He serves as the pastor of the Garden Grove, CA UCG congregation and serves in the Spanish speaking areas of South America. He also writes for the Beyond Today magazine and currently serves on the UCG Council of Elders. He and his wife, Caty, have four grown daughters, and grandchildren.