RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual 25th January 2026 | INTEGRITY
RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER’S MANUAL
LESSON: TWENTY-ONE (21)
DATE: SUNDAY JANUARY 25TH 2026
TOPIC: INTEGRITY
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee
5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?
OPENING PRAYER
Father, I receive the grace to be upright in all my dealings in Jesus’ name.
MEMORY VERSE: “The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them”. – Proverbs 11:3.
BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 11:1-6
1 A false balance is abomination to the LORD: but a just weight is his delight.
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.
RCCG Sunday School Teacher’s Manual 25th January 2026
INTRODUCTION
Integrity comes from the Latin word “Integritas” which means wholeness or unbroken state. It is the state of being honest, just or pure. Integrity covers the whole moral character. It is one of the dire needs of every believer and the society at large.
TEXT REVIEW: Proverbs 11:1-6
The above scripture encourage readers to be people of integrity. List what all readers, including you, should shun from the verses.
I. ……………………………………………………………
II. …………………………………………………………
III. ………………………………………………………
IV. ……..………………………………………………
V. ………………………………………………………
As people of integrity, we are to embrace righteousness and humility.
LESSON OUTLINES
1. THE ESSENCE
2. ERODING FACTORS
THE ESSENCE
A. What integrity does
1. Integrity is a personality trait that does not make a person waiver (Isaiah 33:15).
2. It provides an avenue to demonstrate our reliability to all (1 Samuel 12:3–4).
B. Characteristics of people of integrity:
1. People of integrity honour commitments and keep promises (Joshua 2:12–14; 6:22–23).
2. They recognise their fallibility, take responsibility for failures and try to rectify same (Genesis 26:9–11).
3. They are also naturally consistent in every area of life
(Luke 16:10).
C. The Bible has records of people who exhibited integrity. They include:
1. Abimelech, the King of Gerar (Genesis 20:3–7).
2. Joseph (Genesis 47:14).
3. Samuel (1 Samuel 12:3–4).
4. King David (1 Kings 9:4).
5. Job (Job 2:3, 9–10).
6. Paul (Acts 20:33–34). and
7. Our Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:30).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1
Mention a person of integrity in your class.
ERODING FACTORS
The following are some of the factors that can erase integrity:
1. The quick-fix mentality for worldly gains (2 Kings 5:20–23).
2. Preoccupation with gratifying desires resulting in lust (1 John 2:16–17).
3. Crave for material wealth at the expense of loyalty (Matthew 26:14–16).
4. Inability to maintain a consistent lifestyle (Galatians 2:11–14).
5. Misappropriation of God’s mercy and grace as an excuse for careless living and moral laxity (Romans 6:1–2).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2
How are you trying to keep your integrity?
CONCLUSION
Integrity helps us to be upright.
CLOSING PRAYER
God, please help me to be a christian with integrity.
ASSIGNMENT
Give me five (5) points to distinguish between an upright (righteous) and a corrupt person (1×10 Marks).
