Integrity is choosing to do what’s right no matter the situation, cost, or who is watching.

Proverbs 11:3 All will reach a fork in the road and be tempted to take a lesser path or a shortcut. There may be a cost up front, but the law of reaping and sowing means integrity will come out ahead in the end.

Psalms 25:21 It’s difficult to get your integrity back. Choose to do what is right.

Lovest Thou Me?

John 21:15,16,17

Matthew 26:69,70,71,72,73,74,75 Peter remembered and was disappointed in himself. He had failed his Master even though he declared he wouldn’t.

John 21:5 After the death of Jesus, Peter and the disciples returned to fishing. When Jesus saw the disciples he asked, “Do you have any meat? Are you taken care of?” He cared about their welfare even though they had denied him.

John 21:15 Jesus already knew the answer to the question: Lovest thou me? This question was posed so Peter would examine himself and consider what had happened.

Jesus didn't ask Peter others' opinions of his love. He didn't ask him about proof, money, or pious actions. Jesus didn't ask if Peter admired or feared Him or if Peter believed He was the son of God. Jesus was asking about the state of Peter's heart

What I love drives my actions. If I lack love for God, it is reflected in my faith and courage.

1 Corinthians 13:1,2,3 Actions without love count as nothing.

Lovest Thou Me by William J. Gaither

Peter could say, “You already know,” with confidence. This is not about what others think of me. Could I say this with confidence if Jesus were standing in front of me?

This exchange included:

Question
Answer
Command to demonstrate the love of Jesus

Feed my lambs. Feed my sheep. A young sheep needs help with nourishment. Parents and grandparents have an responsibility to “feed” children good things of God. They are being fed spiritual junk food every day. This also applies to those young in faith. They need to talk about the things of God more than once or twice a week. How can we all find ways to communicate and "feed" each other?

Do I say I love God and do nothing for Him? Salvation only to myself is worthless. Am I doing my best for God, even if it's just my immediate family, neighbors, or coworkers asking for prayer?