Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning

For I have chosen him, so that he will command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing what is right and just, in order that the LORD may bring upon Abraham what He has promised.”

Furthermore, select capable men from among the people—God-fearing, trustworthy men who are averse to dishonest gain. Appoint them over the people as leaders of thousands, of hundreds, of fifties, and of tens.

Do not deny justice or show partiality. Do not accept a bribe, for a bribe blinds the eyes of the wise and twists the words of the righteous.

Pursue justice, and justice alone, so that you may live, and you may possess the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

…though You know that I am not guilty, and there is no deliverance from Your hand?

Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. I will still defend my ways to His face.

See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated.

…yet my hands are free of violence and my prayer is pure.

…my lips will not speak wickedness, and my tongue will not utter deceit. …

I put on righteousness, and it clothed me; justice was my robe and my turban.

“I have made a covenant with my eyes. How then could I gaze with desire at a virgin? …

O LORD my God, if I have done this, if injustice is on my hands, …

The LORD judges the peoples; vindicate me, O LORD, according to my righteousness and integrity.

A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? …

You have tried my heart; You have visited me in the night. You have tested me and found no evil; I have resolved not to sin with my mouth.

The LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness; He has repaid me according to the cleanness of my hands.

Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? …

Of David. Vindicate me, O LORD! For I have walked with integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering. …

Those who hate me without cause outnumber the hairs of my head; many are those who would destroy me—my enemies for no reason. Though I did not steal, I must repay.

But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. …

I have done what is just and right; do not leave me to my oppressors.

…and for receiving instruction in wise living and in righteousness, justice, and equity.

…if you incline your ear to wisdom and direct your heart to understanding,

…then you will discern the fear of the LORD and discover the knowledge of God.

Then you will discern righteousness and justice and equity—every good path.

Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.

Then you will find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. …

He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out.

The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them.

The righteousness of the blameless directs their path, but the wicked fall by their own wickedness.

Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.

A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy rots the bones.

Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

Honest scales and balances are from the LORD; all the weights in the bag are His concern.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a fool whose lips are perverse.

The righteous man walks with integrity; blessed are his children after him.

To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Justice executed is a joy to the righteous, but a terror to the workers of iniquity.

He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.

Better a poor man who walks with integrity than a rich man whose ways are perverse.

A faithful man will abound with blessings, but one eager to be rich will not go unpunished.

The path of the righteous is level; You clear a straight path for the upright.

He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil—

…he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.

This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed.

For if you really correct your ways and deeds, if you act justly toward one another,

…then I will let you live in this place, in the land that I gave to your fathers forever and ever.

Now suppose a man is righteous and does what is just and right:

He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.

True instruction was in his mouth, and nothing false was found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and uprightness, and he turned many from iniquity.

“Collect no more than you are authorized,” he answered.

Then some soldiers asked him, “And what should we do?” “Do not take money by force or false accusation,” he said. “Be content with your wages.”

Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.

Whoever is faithful with very little will also be faithful with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.

Paul looked directly at the Sanhedrin and said, “Brothers, I have conducted myself before God in all good conscience to this day.”

In this hope, I strive always to maintain a clear conscience before God and man.

I speak the truth in Christ; I am not lying, as confirmed by my conscience in the Holy Spirit.

Therefore it is necessary to submit to authority, not only to avoid punishment, but also as a matter of conscience.

One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.

I am convinced and fully persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself. But if anyone regards something as unclean, then for him it is unclean.

Keep your belief about such matters between yourself and God. Blessed is the one who does not condemn himself by what he approves.

Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by open proclamation of the truth, we commend ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

Therefore, since we know what it means to fear the Lord, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well.

Make room for us in your hearts. We have wronged no one, we have corrupted no one, we have exploited no one.

For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything, not only to please them while they are watching, but with sincerity of heart and fear of the Lord.

Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

And do this not only to please them while they are watching, but as servants of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.

Instead, we speak as those approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, not in order to please men but God, who examines our hearts.

The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.

They must hold to the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.

Instead, he must be hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Conduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.

…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.