Why is walking in integrity important for Christians?
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Walking in integrity is essential as it reflects one's new identity in Christ and signifies genuine faith.
Walking in integrity is a vital expression of a Christian's new identity in Christ. As stated in Proverbs 20:7, 'The just man walketh in his integrity.' This integrity arises from a transformed nature imparted by God, who gives believers the Spirit to walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit (Romans 8:1). When Christians live according to their new creation status, it showcases the grace of God at work in their lives, confirming their faith and the reality of their salvation. However, this integrity is not a means of obtaining righteousness but a byproduct of being in Christ, who is our perfect righteousness before God.
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