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Why do you think they call it "True North?"

The one who lives with integrity lives securely, but whoever perverts his ways [acts deceitfully] will be found out. Proverbs 10:9

None of us is perfect. That state of being is reserved for us in eternity after we turn in these used earth suits. But we can be sincere and truthful, and behave according to the truth of the Gospel. Christian integrity is solid ground. It’s a very comfortable place to live and prevents much of the stress that would otherwise occupy our minds. Proverbs 2:7 tells us, “He stores up success for the upright; He is a shield for those who live with integrity.” And in Psalm 84:11, “…The Lord gives grace and glory; He does not withhold the good from those who live with integrity.”

But there IS a second half of the verse we started out with … that part about perverting our ways. It’s a completely different ending if our lives are characterized by deceit, folly, tricks and just plain wickedness. It may not be today or even next year, but God promises that the misdeeds will be judged. “There is nothing covered that won’t be uncovered, nothing hidden that won’t be made known.” (Luke 12:2).

“With integrity you have nothing to fear, since you have nothing to hide.With integrity you will do the right thing,so you will have no guilt.With fear and guilt removed you are free to be and do your best.” Zig Ziglar