To understand integrity you would have to have a clear understanding of what the word means. One definition I found it to say that it simply just meant to be honest. Integrity is described as the state of being whole,entire,or undiminished. It is also described as unity and wholeness. The story of Abigail in 1 Samuel 25 shows us a perfect example of integrity.
Abigail was married to a man named Nabal. Nabal was asked by servants of David for neccesarry supplies because they had been traveling and had run out and Nabal refused foolishly. David and his servants were indeed protecting Nabal and his family from outside sources. One of David's servants in turn tells Abigail of what her husband had done. As soon as she heard of what her husband had done she begin to make preparations to make up for her husbands foolish actions. Abigail and her servants prepared large amounts of food and drink and begin to travel towards where David and his men were camped. Abigail prevented a disaster regarding herself and her family by humbling herself before David.Abigail offered what we would call a peace offering. Abigail did an extraordinary thing by taking the blame of her husbands sin. She humbled herself an interceded for her people before David. Interceding on ones behalf takes a person of integrity. The end result is David's heart was softened and he accepted the peace offering and there was no bloodshed.
The question to ask ourselves is what part of integrity do you display in your life on the day to day basis? Integrity is an adherence to moral principles. Are you willing to display integrity and courage in your life as Abigail did in carrying out the Lord's will?
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