Quotes about Integrity
It doesn't matter how good something looks, how happy it makes you, how much fun it is, how rich and successful you'll become, how deeply spiritual it appears, how sensible it seems, how popular or accepted it is—and the list goes on and on. If something is contrary to the wisdom (or Word) of God, it will ultimately be detrimental and bring sorrow to your life.
— John Bevere
Not unlike Saul, many leaders in our homes, corporations, and churches are more concerned with their goals than with their offspring. Because of this attitude, these leaders view God's people as resources to serve their vision instead of seeing the vision as the vehicle to serve the people. The success of the vision justifies the cost of wounded lives and shattered people. Justice, mercy, integrity, and love are compromised for success. Decisions are based on money, numbers, and results.
— John Bevere
It is much better to tell the truth than to compromise truth and have someone believe a lie. It is far better they hear the truth now than that they believe they can keep other idols in their life—and then one day, when it's too late, shockingly hear the Master say, "Depart; I never knew you, you who were deceived!
— John Bevere
A minister or a Christian is what he lives, not what he preaches.
— John Bevere
God is not looking for an outward form of holiness; He wants an inward change of heart,…
— John Bevere
True love doesn't flatter; it's truthful.
— John Bevere
No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly" (Psalm 84:11).
— John Bevere
What good is it to acknowledge Jesus Christ when there is no change of heart and therefore no change in action?
— John Bevere
I will stay in jail to the end of my days before I make a butchery of my conscience.
— John Bunyan
Indeed, to know is something that pleases talkers and boasters, but to do is that which pleases God.
— John Bunyan
For instance, I have seen many cry out against sin in the pulpit who yet abide it well enough in their own heart, home, and manner of life. Potiphar's
— John Bunyan
The new convert is tested to see if the words he professes are justified with corresponding fruit in his life. Christian's
— John Bunyan