Charles Stanley Daily Devotional 2nd September 2025 (In Touch) Tuesday Message
TOPIC: A Life of Integrity
SCRIPTURE: Psalms 15:1-5
1 O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy hill?
2 He who walks with integrity, and works righteousness, And speaks truth in his heart.
3 He does not slander with his tongue, Nor does evil to his neighbor, Nor takes up a reproach against his friend;
4 In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt and does not change;
5 He does not put out his money at interest, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things will never be shaken.
In his psalms, King David often describes virtues that believers are to cultivate. God wants us to increasingly pursue truthfulness, righteousness, and honesty. To develop and maintain a spirit of integrity, we need to …
- Formulate our beliefs on the basis of Scripture. Our priorities should flow from our position as God’s children (2 Corinthians 6:18). We must align our thinking with His Word.
- Submit to Christ’s lordship. Jesus commands us to deny ourselves and follow Him (Mark 8:34). Wholehearted commitment to Him will help us resist temptation and pursue righteousness.
- Build relationships with individuals who value godly living. The influence of mature Christians strengthens us in our dedication and obedience to the Lord.
- Acknowledge our mistakes. Everyone misses the mark at times. As believers, we are to confess any known sin to God (1 John 1:9) and turn away from the wrong behavior. Asking forgiveness from others may also be necessary.
God has sent His Holy Spirit to teach us how to pursue righteousness. Ask Him to help you become more like the person described in Psalm 15.
Bible in One Year: Ezekiel 20-22
THOUGHT FOR TODAY: To pursue a life of integrity, believers need to follow the Lord and spend time in His Word.
r. Charles F. Stanley was the founder of In Touch Ministries and a New York Times best-selling author. Throughout his ministry, he demonstrated a keen awareness of people’s needs and provided Christ-centered biblically based principles for everyday life