Integrity has been defined as who you are when nobody is looking. In our day, somebody is always watching, often recording the actions of others on their phones. What do people know about us?
The elders from Ephesus had a front row seat to Paul's life and teachings. What did they know about him? Paul served humbly, ministered compassionately, taught truthfully, and preached boldly. His message called all of his hearers to repentance and faith. Paul practiced what he preached and showed the elders how to live with integrity.
Randy Alcorn tells of an American cemetery in Cairo where missionary William Borden is buried. The epitaph reads, "It is impossible to account for such a life apart from Jesus Christ." Jesus was the only explanation for his life. Let's live that way today!
