Numbers 30:1-2 Integrity

Moses spoke to the heads of the tribes of the people of Israel, saying, “This is what the Lord has commanded. If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth.  Numbers 30:1-2, ESV.
 
God’s people must be characterized by honesty and integrity. Their word should be their bond. In our era of ‘fake news’ and misleading headlines, we know that we cannot always trust what is passed off as fact in the media. In this political season, we have come to expect that many lies will be told in the pursuit of votes. Nonetheless, even in a world filled with lies, God’s people must be true to their word.
 
 Psalm 15 asks and answers an important question, reminding us of the importance of integrity to those who desire to come to God in worship:

  O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? 
  Who shall dwell on your holy hill? 

  He who walks blamelessly and does what is right 
  and speaks truth in his heart; 
  who does not slander with his tongue 
  and does no evil to his neighbor, 
  nor takes up a reproach against his friend; 
  in whose eyes a vile person is despised, 
  but who honors those who fear the Lord;
  who swears to his own hurt and does not change; 
  who does not put out his money at interest 
  and does not take a bribe against the innocent. 
  He who does these things shall never be moved.
 
My prayer for you this day is that you will know the joy of being welcome in God’s presence as one who walks in integrity and honesty. 
 
Pastor Don