Bible Study Wednesday, July 13, 2005 was taught by Assistant Pastor Mark Porter.
The Character of the Christian
�Building for Quality�
INTEGRITY IN LIVING
� Define Integrity: Completeness; who you are; what you do when nobody else is looking. The foundation of how we live our lives.
Dishonesty Exposed
� Compare II Corinthians 8:21 and Acts 24:16. What guidelines helped Paul in
his daily living?
� We must be careful to avoid hypocrisy
a. What is hypocrisy? (To put on a mask; pretend you are something you are not)
b. How did Jesus describe hypocrites?
c. What is one reason this style of living is dishonest? Romans 2: 23-24
� Read Psalm 15: 1-5 and list at least five qualities of an honest person.
The Practice of Honesty
� Honesty should be displayed in all aspects of our lives. List below some of the areas we might neglect. Romans 13: 6-7; Colossians 3: 23-25; I Peter 2: 13-14
� How Do I Get Integrity / Honesty?
a. Pursue it
b. Protect it
c. Practice it
d. Pray for it
Honesty in Speech
� What does your speech indicate? Matthew 12: 34-35
� How does the psalmist describe the tongue? Psalm 52: 2-4
� Why is lying and abusive speech inconsistent with the Christian life?
Colossians 3: 8-10
� Read Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 4:6