Walk in Integrity, Rejecting the Idolatry of Success

Opening Prayer: 

Saviour, we cannot testify to your truth on foundations of dishonesty. Yet in our craving for ‘success’ and ‘results’ we are tempted to sacrifice our integrity, with distorted or exaggerated claims that amount to lies. Walking in the light, however, ‘consists in . . . righteousness and truth’. Amen.

Reflection:

We call on all church and mission leaders to resist the temptation to be less than totally truthful in presenting our work. We are dishonest when we exaggerate our reports with unsubstantiated statistics, or twist the truth for the sake of gain. 

Closing Prayer: 

We pray for a cleansing wave of honesty and the end of such distortion, manipulation, and exaggeration. We call on all who fund spiritual work not to make unrealistic demands for measurable and visible results, beyond the need for proper accountability.  Let us strive for a culture of full integrity and transparency. We will choose to walk in your light and truth,  for you test the heart and are pleased with integrity. Amen.

Ask God to pour out his Spirit to stir us with a vision for Kingdom impact in every sphere of society.