The 'Job 31' Man: Being a Man of Integrity in a Sinful WorldExemplo

Integrity 

Job moves from his eyes to his feet, heart and hands. What our heart desires, our feet and hands move towards. If we want to do good, we will. If we want to do bad, we will. 

Job knew the Biblical principle that you reap what you sow. He knew that if he sowed iniquity, he would reap the consequences of it. Instead of shying away from such a prospect, he embraced the justice of such a concept. 

Job's comforters, who have become synonymous with uncomfortable, unhelpful friends, suggested he suffered because of his sins. Job, however, appealed to God to vindicate him. He knew his integrity and trusted that God would prove him to be in the right against his accusers. 

That principle of reaping what we sow is an eternal principle, but it doesn't always ring true in the temporal realm, as Job could testify. Seeking to be obedient to God doesn't necessarily mean we will reap health, wealth and happiness all the time. 

Job sought to be faithful to God because it was the right thing to do. He didn't do so for some temporal gains, but for an eternal reward. God Himself is our shield, our very great reward. 

'Sovereign Lord, may we be faithful to You no matter what life throws at us, for the honour of Your name we pray, amen.' 

Do you have the integrity of Job? If not, ask God to instill it within you.