This brings to my mind two different encouragements. One is Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy. Constantly one of the themes there is the integrity of steadfastness. He is addressing one of the first known multi-generational Christians.
Second are the words of the Nazi critic Rev. Martin Niemoller. This is often quoted and bears repeating: "First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists. And I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews. And I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me."
Of interest is how our Prime Minister here in Canada sees tariffs not as a weapon to be wielded but a tool to be used very sparingly. We in the Canadian churches continue our prayers for you our sisters and brothers. Rev. Scott Brown, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
"But in the spiritual field of things—in the sacred architecture of a just and loving world—your faithfulness matters. Deeply.
There will be days when it would be easier to look away, to comply, to stay silent. But if we want to live in a world where integrity still matters, we must become people who practice it. Even when no one is watching. Especially then."
Thank you for this unpacking of "integrity". I especially like the story you began with: "The person you are as a pilot is not only revealed in crisis. It’s revealed in your day-to-day discipline. Good pilots don’t cut corners or break the rules.”
Thank you for sharing this morning. I am encouraged and strengthened. May God bless you in your endeavors to bring divine love and goodness to the world.
We have a criminal in The White House who breaks all rules and insults our Constitution, how come there is no cost for him? Would God send a major punishment to him/
While integrity doesn't flaunt itself, the 'perverse ways' do. Back in Solomon's time, too. And imagine there were some then who were never held accountable.
This brings to my mind two different encouragements. One is Paul's letters in 1 and 2 Timothy. Constantly one of the themes there is the integrity of steadfastness. He is addressing one of the first known multi-generational Christians.
Second are the words of the Nazi critic Rev. Martin Niemoller. This is often quoted and bears repeating: "First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists. And I did not speak out because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews. And I did not speak out because I was not a Jew. Then they came for me and there was no one left to speak for me."
Of interest is how our Prime Minister here in Canada sees tariffs not as a weapon to be wielded but a tool to be used very sparingly. We in the Canadian churches continue our prayers for you our sisters and brothers. Rev. Scott Brown, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
YES!
"But in the spiritual field of things—in the sacred architecture of a just and loving world—your faithfulness matters. Deeply.
There will be days when it would be easier to look away, to comply, to stay silent. But if we want to live in a world where integrity still matters, we must become people who practice it. Even when no one is watching. Especially then."
Thank you for this unpacking of "integrity". I especially like the story you began with: "The person you are as a pilot is not only revealed in crisis. It’s revealed in your day-to-day discipline. Good pilots don’t cut corners or break the rules.”
Thank you for sharing this morning. I am encouraged and strengthened. May God bless you in your endeavors to bring divine love and goodness to the world.
We have a criminal in The White House who breaks all rules and insults our Constitution, how come there is no cost for him? Would God send a major punishment to him/
While integrity doesn't flaunt itself, the 'perverse ways' do. Back in Solomon's time, too. And imagine there were some then who were never held accountable.
Thank you, thank you...please keep your posts coming. They come to me when I need them most!