INTEGRITY: Beyond "being honest", it also means strength and dependability. CHRISTIANS AND INTEGRITY:<ul><li>Called to be honest, strong, and dependable like a bridge.</li><li>Represent Jesus to the world.</li><li>With God's help, Christians persevere through trials.</li><li>James 1:12 — perseverance under trial.</li></ul> FOCUS ON FINANCIAL INTEGRITY:<ul><li>Your financial behavior reveals a lot about your character.</li><li>Are you being honest and dependable with your money?</li></ul> HONESTY:<ul><li>Central to integrity.</li><li>Jesus demands honesty from believers (Luke 3:13).</li><li>Honesty is crucial for effective service in God's kingdom (Titus 1:7).</li><li>Honest communities prosper (Proverbs 28:12-13).</li><li>Practical aspects: Telling the truth on documents, fair treatment, transparency in financial dealings.</li></ul> MORAL STRENGTH:<ul><li>Not innate but given by God through the Holy Spirit.</li><li>Studying the Bible leads to understanding God's ways.</li><li>Following biblical principles strengthens moral integrity.</li><li>Assurance: God will provide for our needs.</li></ul> DEPENDABILITY:<ul><li>Closely related to a good reputation.</li><li>Solid reputation provides a platform to point others to Christ (Reference to Proverbs 22:29).</li><li>Self-reflection: Are you reliable and consistent in your actions and words?</li></ul> CHALLENGES OF UPHOLDING INTEGRITY:<ul><li>It's difficult to always be honest and dependable.</li><li>Failures arise from selfishness and ungodly desires.</li><li>Importance of repentance and seeking God's forgiveness.</li></ul> ENCOURAGEMENT:<ul><li>Satan can only accuse and confuse.</li><li>No condemnation for those in Christ (Romans 8:1).</li><li>Continue to pursue integrity, even with occasional failures.</li></ul> On today’s program, Rob also answers listener questions: <ul><li>How does real estate investment work?</li><li>Can my widowed sister collect her Social Security at age 62 and then switch to her late husband's at age 67?</li><li>Can I transfer funds from my underperforming 401k to my professionally managed retirement account without penalty while still employed?</li><li>How can I disperse the cash value of my whole life insurance policy without incurring high taxes?</li><li>I have $20,000 to invest and want to build interest, what do you suggest?</li><li>Should my husband take a lump sum pension or an annuity, and how do we decide when to take it based on the GATT rate?</li></ul> RESOURCES MENTIONED:<ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Leverage-Using-Temporal-Wealth-Eternal/dp/1884330290">Leverage: Using Temporal Wealth for Eternal Gain</a></li><li><a href="https://www.inspireinvesting.com/">Inspire Investing</a></li><li><a href="https://www.guidestonefunds.com/">Guidestone Funds</a></li><li><a href="https://www.crossmarkglobal.com/">Crossmark Global</a></li><li><a href="https://www.praxismutualfunds.com/">Praxis Funds</a></li><li><a href="https://www.eventideinvestments.com/">Eventide investing</a></li><li><a href="https://intelligent.schwab.com/">Charles Schwab robo advising</a></li><li><a href="https://soundmindinvesting.com/">Sound Mind Investing</a></li></ul> Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the <a href="https://www.moodyradio.org/programs/faith-and-finance/">Moody Radio Network</a> as well as <a href="https://afr.net/podcasts/faith-finance/">American Family Radio</a>. Visit our website at <a href="https://www.faithfi.com/">FaithFi.com</a>where you can join the FaithFi Community, <a href="https://faithfi.netviewshop.com/donate2">and give</a> as we expand our outreach.

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The dictionary says integrity is “being honest and having strong moral principles.” God’s Word says “Better is the poor who walks in his integrity…Than one perverse in his ways, though he be rich.” Are you living with integrity in your financial dealings? We’ll check up on that today on Faith and Finance.

Integrity Applying Honesty, Strength, and Dependability to Your Financial Life

FaithFi: Faith & Finance | Oct 4, 2023

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