The Bible talks about the importance of integrity as a trait
When we practice it, we honor our God who is so great
"The man of integrity walks securely" Solomon did state
In Proverbs chapter ten, in the verse after number eight
"The integrity of the upright guides them" we later see
For Solomon wrote this in chapter eleven verse three
But at the same time, it is not just about keeping one's word
Remember how John the Baptist's head was offed with a sword
For King Herod, in Luke chapter six verse twenty six
Made good on his oath even though it put him in a fix
Above doing what was right, he valued his oath and his face
So in history's annals he now commands a very low place
I guess that integrity is about doing right in God's eyes
By doing so, one obviously tells the truth instead of lies
But it might also mean doing things that to others look wrong
To do so, one's faith in God must be exceptionally strong
There are times when I too fall back on "keeping my word"
Even when the logic of doing so has become quite absurd
Dear God, please let me see that yours is the right path
So that I feel your immense love instead of your wrath
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