Living with integrity
Integrity is a bit of a buzz word at the moment. We’ve in the middle of an election and the integrity of politicians is a key voting issue. Are our politicians honest and acting in an upright manner? Are we?
Integrity, according to the Oxford Dictionary means, “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles or the state of being whole and undivided.” We like that. The state of being whole and undivided, being the same person wherever you are, whoever you’re with. It’s a great quality to aspire to.
So how do we live with integrity? At South Coast Life Church, we have been exploring living with integrity through a sermon series titled ‘Gospel Intersections.’ We have been looking at the teachings of Jesus and how they intersect with key issues of society. Some of the matters we have been exploring include division, the treatment of women, inequality, the treatment of refugees, freedom, sexuality, climate change and justice.
We have been looking at how our our faith affects how we live in this world. Micah 6:8 says, “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” This is the core of the gospel, the good news. If we are serious about following Jesus, then we must care about his example in these areas. We must seek to live with integrity.
Now, no one is perfect and the Bible teaches that no one is beyond forgiveness. Living with integrity isn’t about never making mistakes, but it is about recognising our mistakes, taking responsibility, apologising and trying again. It is a conscious choice to seek to do the right thing.
CS Lewis said, “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” That is our desire for how to live life, to do the right thing even when no one is watching. May we be people who leave this earth better than when we found it.
If you would like to know what Jesus teaches about these key issues you can watch our sermons online, or even better, come along to one of our services at 10am & 5pm in Berry and 3pm in Nowra.
Joel and Erica Noonan
Lead Pastors
South Coast Life Church
Integrity, according to the Oxford Dictionary means, “the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles or the state of being whole and undivided.” We like that. The state of being whole and undivided, being the same person wherever you are, whoever you’re with. It’s a great quality to aspire to.
So how do we live with integrity? At South Coast Life Church, we have been exploring living with integrity through a sermon series titled ‘Gospel Intersections.’ We have been looking at the teachings of Jesus and how they intersect with key issues of society. Some of the matters we have been exploring include division, the treatment of women, inequality, the treatment of refugees, freedom, sexuality, climate change and justice.
We have been looking at how our our faith affects how we live in this world. Micah 6:8 says, “And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” This is the core of the gospel, the good news. If we are serious about following Jesus, then we must care about his example in these areas. We must seek to live with integrity.
Now, no one is perfect and the Bible teaches that no one is beyond forgiveness. Living with integrity isn’t about never making mistakes, but it is about recognising our mistakes, taking responsibility, apologising and trying again. It is a conscious choice to seek to do the right thing.
CS Lewis said, “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” That is our desire for how to live life, to do the right thing even when no one is watching. May we be people who leave this earth better than when we found it.
If you would like to know what Jesus teaches about these key issues you can watch our sermons online, or even better, come along to one of our services at 10am & 5pm in Berry and 3pm in Nowra.
Joel and Erica Noonan
Lead Pastors
South Coast Life Church
