Integrity: from the root Latin adjective ‘integritās', meaning integer (whole, complete).
Related words: Integer, Integral, Integrated
Integrity is something we need in the world for us to be able to function and survive. The greater the integrity around us - the better our lives. Our integrity therefore - adds to what other people experience - including ourselves. Intergity is critically important for the disciple of Jesus Christ to build into the fabric of their lives.
Pastor Carey talks about the vision of the church and what the church looks like.
"We become what we believe" it has been said - so what is it that we actually believe about church? Do we believe church will be different in 10 years? Or do we believer it will be the same? Either of these beliefs will in themselves try and shape us into conformity.
The Bible uses the rhetoric question "Don't you know..." often in regards to people not clearly understanding God's nature. Pastor Carey examines just what the basics are that are represented by this recurrent phrase.
Used in this way - "Do you not know..." and it's variations appear 19 times. 2 in the Old Testament, 17 in the New Testament.
Miscellaneous subjects - 3 mentions - from four books and two authors
Our future - 2 mentions - from one book and author
God's Sovereignty - strength and support - 2 mentions - from one book and author
Devotion & Focus - 3 mentions - from three different books and two different authors
Carelessness about sin, law and grace - 9 mentions - from two books and one author