CHOICE: 4. Choose Integrity -- Santosh Poonen -- November 26, 2020
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Summary
The message emphasizes that integrity is more than just telling the truth; it means possessing honesty in one's heart. Lying is compared to a bad mango tree that requires constant covering up, but true integrity is being honest even when no one is watching. The speaker concludes by assuring the audience that Jesus is the expert gardener who can help cut out the root of dishonesty and plant a genuine, truthful heart.
Outline
The message in plain words, in the order it unfolds. Select a time to jump the video to that moment.
Choosing IntegrityContinuing the series on choice using the word CHOICE, the letter 'i' represents integrity, which can be understood as honesty in your heart.
The Seriousness of Telling LiesTelling the truth is extremely important, and lying is very serious because Jesus stated that the devil is the father of all lies.John 8:44
The Stress of Living a LieWhen you tell one lie, you have to keep telling more to cover it up, making superficial honesty a stressful way to live.
The Tree and Its FruitJesus taught that what comes out of the heart indicates what the tree itself is like, comparing dishonesty to hanging good fruit on a bad tree.Matthew 15:18
Sin Will Find You OutHistory proves that people who try to hide their sin and lying eventually get exposed, as scripture warns that your sin will find you out.Numbers 32:23
A Simple Definition of IntegrityIntegrity is defined simply as who you are when you think no one is looking.
The Job Applicant StoryAn interviewer tested applicants with a quiz while leaving the room, later revealing he watched through a hidden camera and chose the only woman who refused to cheat.
God Sees Everything in SecretGod's eyes are in every place watching both the evil and the good, and there is a camera inside your mind where He watches your thoughts and motives.Proverbs 15:3
Giving Account to GodOne day we will stand before God and He will review everything done in secret, revealing whether we were merely pretending to be good.
Jesus Offers a Better WayJesus's ministry is described as an expert gardener who can come and help cut down the bad tree at its root.Matthew 3:10
Laying an Axe to the RootJesus will lay an axe to the root of the bad mango tree and give you a good seed to plant so you never have to pretend again.
Life Becomes Easier With IntegrityAs you nurture the new tree, your heart changes, telling the truth becomes natural, and you no longer need to panic or worry about being exposed.
A Prayer for IntegritySantosh concludes by encouraging listeners to choose the way of integrity through Jesus and prays for strength to walk in honesty.
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