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Habit 8

Maintain Your IntegrityMaintain Your Integrity

Exodus 20:15Exodus 20:15

Exodus 20:15Exodus 20:15

Do not steal.

HeavenlyFather, we come before You today to ask Your forgiveness and seek Yourdirection and guidance. We know Your Word says, “Woe to those who call evil good,” but that’s exactly what we have done.

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We have lost our spiritual equilibrium and inverted our values. We confess that … We have ridiculed theabsolute truth of Your Word and called it pluralism; We have worshipped other gods and called it multi-culturalism;

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We have endorsed perversion and called it an alternative lifestyle; We have exploited the poor and called it thelottery; We have neglectedthe needy and called it self-preservation; We have rewarded laziness and called it welfare;

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Rev. JoeWrightWe have

killed our unborn and called it choice; We have shot abortionists and called it justifiable; We have neglected to discipline our children and called it building self-esteem; We have abused power and called it political savvy;

Rev. JoeWrightWe have

coveted our neighbor’s possessions and called it ambition; We have polluted the air with profanity and pornography and called it freedom of expression; We have ridiculed the time-honored values of our forefathers and called it enlightenment.

Rev. JoeWrightSearch us,

oh God, and know our hearts today; try us and seeif there be some wicked way in us; cleanse us from every sin and set us free. Guide and bless these men and women who have been sent here by the people of Kansas …

Rev. JoeWright… and who

have been ordained by You to govern this great state. Grant them Your wisdom to rule, and may their decisions direct us to the center of Your will. I ask it in the Name of Your Son, the Living Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.

BurglaryRobberyLarcenyHijackingShoplifting

BurglaryRobberyLarcenyHijackingShoplifting

PickpocketingPurse-snatchingEmbezzlementExtortionRacketeering

PickpocketingPurse-snatchingEmbezzlementExtortionRacketeering

LO T’GAHNAF

• do not take by stealth

• do not carry away secretly

LO T’GAHNAF

• do not take by stealth

• do not carry away secretly

1. Diligent Labor1. Diligent Labor

Acquiring By The BookAcquiring By The Book

Ephesians 4:28Ephesians 4:28

If you are a thief, quit stealing. Be honest and work hard, so

you will have something to give to

people in need.

1. Diligent Labor

2. Wise Investing or Bargaining

1. Diligent Labor

2. Wise Investing or Bargaining

Acquiring By The BookAcquiring By The Book

1. Diligent Labor1. Diligent Labor

Matthew 25:29Matthew 25:29To those who use well

what they are given, even more will be given, and

they will have an abundance. But from

those who are unfaithful, even what little they have

will be taken away.

1. Diligent Labor

2. Wise Investing or Bargaining

3. Faithful Prayer

1. Diligent Labor

2. Wise Investing or Bargaining

3. Faithful Prayer

Acquiring By The BookAcquiring By The Book

1. Diligent Labor

2. Wise Investing or Bargaining

1. Diligent Labor

2. Wise Investing or Bargaining

Matthew 6:32-33Matthew 6:32-3332 Why be like the pagans who are so deeply concerned

about these things? Your heavenly Father already knows all your

needs,

Matthew 6:32-33Matthew 6:32-3333 and he will give you all you need from day to day if you live for him and make the

Kingdom of God your primary concern.

1. There is more to life than possessions.

1. There is more to life than possessions.

Three PrinciplesThree Principles

Matthew 16:26Matthew 16:26

And how do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul in the process? Is anything

worth more than your soul?

1. There is more to life than possessions.

2. We must pray with the right motives.

1. There is more to life than possessions.

2. We must pray with the right motives.

Three PrinciplesThree Principles1. There is more to life than

possessions.1. There is more to life than

possessions.

James 4:3James 4:3

And even when you do ask, you don’t get it because your whole

motive is wrong — you want only what will give you pleasure.

1. There is more to life than possessions.

2. We must pray with the right motives.

3. We must store up treasures in Heaven as well as on earth.

1. There is more to life than possessions.

2. We must pray with the right motives.

3. We must store up treasures in Heaven as well as on earth.

Three PrinciplesThree Principles1. There is more to life than

possessions.2. We must pray with the

right motives.

1. There is more to life than possessions.

2. We must pray with the right motives.

Matthew 6:19-21Matthew 6:19-2119 Don’t store up

treasures here on earth, where they can be eaten by moths and get rusty, and where thieves break in and

steal.

Matthew 6:19-21Matthew 6:19-2120 Store your treasures

in heaven, where they will never

become moth-eaten or rusty and where

they will be safe from thieves.

Matthew 6:19-21Matthew 6:19-2121 Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts will

also be.

Luke 12:21Luke 12:21

Yes, a person is a fool to store up

earthly wealth but not have a rich

relationship with God.

Exodus 22:3-4Exodus 22:3-43 If a thief is

captured, he must make full restitution; if he can’t, then he must be sold as a

slave for his debt.

100%Exodus 22:3-4Exodus 22:3-4

4 If he is caught in the act of stealing a live ox or donkey or sheep or whatever it is, he shall pay double value as

his fine.

Numbers 5:6-7Numbers 5:6-76 If any of you

commit a crime against someone, you have sinned

against me.

20%Numbers 5:6-7Numbers 5:6-7

7 You must confess your guilt and pay the

victim in full for whatever damage has been done, plus a fine

of twenty percent.

ways that we

STEAL

ways that we

STEAL88

11deceiving

customers

deceiving

customers

Amos 8:5Amos 8:5

You overcharge, use false

measures, and fix the scales to

cheat the customers.

22defrauding

employers

defrauding

employers

Colossians 3:23Colossians 3:23

Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for

people.

33delaying

payments

delaying

payments

Leviticus 19:13Leviticus 19:13

Do not cheat or rob anyone.

Always pay your hired workers

promptly.

44defaulting on loans

defaulting on loans

Psalm 37:21Psalm 37:21

The wicked borrow and

never repay, but the godly are

generous givers.

55deceiving the

government

deceiving the

government

Romans 13:6-7Romans 13:6-76 You must also pay

your taxes. The authorities are God’s

servants, and it is their duty to take

care of these matters.

Romans 13:6-7Romans 13:6-7

7 Pay all that you owe, whether it

is taxes and fees or respect and

honor.

66depending on

chance

depending on

chance

Isaiah 65:11-12Isaiah 65:11-12

What will happen to you for offering food and wine to the gods you call “Good Luck” and “Fate”? Your luck

will end!

77deserting

responsibilities

deserting

responsibilities

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

2 Thessalonians 3:10-1210 Even while we

were with you, we gave you this rule: “Whoever does not

work should not eat.”

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

2 Thessalonians 3:10-1211 Yet we hear that

some of you are living idle lives, refusing to

work and wasting time meddling in other people’s business.

2 Thessalonians 3:10-12

2 Thessalonians 3:10-1212 In the name of the

Lord Jesus Christ, we appeal to such people — no, we command

them: Settle down and get to work. Earn your

own living.

88defrauding the

Lord

defrauding the

Lord

Malachi 3:8Malachi 3:8You people are robbing

me, your God. And, here you are, asking, “How are we robbing you?” You are

robbing me of the offerings and of the ten percent that belongs to

me.

HONESTHONEST

I am being watched by God

I am being watched by God

11

Job 34:21-22Job 34:21-2221 For God carefully watches the way

people live; he sees everything they do. 22 No darkness is thick enough to hide the

wicked from his eyes.

Proverbs 20:7Proverbs 20:7

It is a wonderful heritage to

have an honest father.

Matthew 5:16Matthew 5:16

Let your light so shine before men, that they

may see your good works, and glorify

your Father which is in heaven.

I will reap whatever I sow

I will reap whatever I sow

22

Galatians 6:7Galatians 6:7

Don’t be misled. Remember that you can’t ignore God and get away with it. You will always reap what

you sow!

Proverbs 15:27Proverbs 15:27

Try to make a profit dishonestly

and you'll get your family in

trouble.

Proverbs 21:6Proverbs 21:6

Dishonest gain will never last, so why take

the risk?

Dishonesty damages my character

Dishonesty damages my character

33

Proverbs 10:2Proverbs 10:2

Wealth you get by dishonesty will do you no good, but honesty can save

your life.

Proverbs 19:1Proverbs 19:1

It is better to be poor and honest than to be a fool and dishonest.

God will reward my honesty

God will reward my honesty

44

Proverbs 28:20Proverbs 28:20

Honest people will lead a full, happy life

but if you are in a hurry to get rich you

are going to be punished.

Matthew 25:21Matthew 25:21The master was full of

praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You

have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s

celebrate together!’

1. Make a living honestly.

1. Make a living honestly.

A Life Of Integrity A Life Of Integrity

Ephesians 4:28Ephesians 4:28

If you are a thief, stop stealing. Begin using your hands for honest work, and then give generously to others

in need.

1. Make a living honestly.

2. Give God my full tithe.

1. Make a living honestly.

2. Give God my full tithe.

A Life Of Integrity A Life Of Integrity

1. Make a living honestly.

1. Make a living honestly.

Malachi 3:10Malachi 3:10I am the Lord All-Powerful,

and I challenge you to put me to the test. Bring the

entire ten percent into the storehouse, so there will be food in my house. Then I will open the windows of heaven and flood you with blessing

after blessing.

1. Make a living honestly.

2. Give God my full tithe.

3. Make restitution when possible.

1. Make a living honestly.

2. Give God my full tithe.

3. Make restitution when possible.

A Life Of Integrity A Life Of Integrity

1. Make a living honestly.

2. Give God my full tithe.

1. Make a living honestly.

2. Give God my full tithe.

Luke 19:8-10Luke 19:8-108 Meanwhile, Zacchaeus

stood there and said to the Lord, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have overcharged

people on their taxes, I will give them back four times

as much!”

Luke 19:8-10Luke 19:8-109 Jesus responded,

“Salvation has come to this home today,

for this man has shown himself to be a son of Abraham.

Luke 19:8-10Luke 19:8-1010 And I, the Son of Man, have come to

seek and save those like him who

are lost.”

Habit 8:

Maintain Your

Integrity

Habit 8:

Maintain Your

Integrity