Saturday, June 22, 2013

PROMISE 8 A LEGACY OF INTEGRITY

PROMISE 8 A LEGACY OF INTEGRITY
The righteous man walks in his integrity; his children are blessed after him. – Proverbs 20:7
The word integrity means firm adherence to a code of moral values. Men and women of integrity have a passion for honesty, sincerity, and truth. Such traits tend to produce success and prosperity and normally result in a life well lived.
There are two primary reasons descendants of such people are blessed. First, adherence to such a values system creates stability in the home, a healthy atmosphere conducive to raising healthy children. Second, they leave a legacy of integrity; their lifestyle of integrity with all of its benefits is passed down to generations following.
Two other versions express this same passage in pleasant terms. The Contemporary English Version explains, “Good people live right, and God blesses the children who follow their example.” And the Living Bible concludes the verse by saying, “It is a wonderful heritage to have an honest father.”
PRAYER DECLARATION
Father God, I thank you first for the grace to walk in integrity that I may pass this heritage on to my child. When deceit is more convenient, let me be honest instead. When compromise entices, let commitment surge within me. When hypocrisy stalks me, let my heart remain pure and my standards strong. Help me to be a role model for my child. Give me the grace to be strong in these areas of character and then transfer this legacy of inner strength to Joshua with all of its benefits and blessings. In the name of Jesus, amen (let it be so)!

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