Bible Explorer for the Young (1 Kings)Sample

Integrity

Proverbs 10:9a

Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.

King Jehoshaphat and King Ahab decided to fight the king of Aram. Before going to the battle, they asked for advice from Ahab’s 400 prophets in the palace. These prophets said the kings would have victory over the king of Aram, but King Jehoshaphat was not convinced. He still asked for a prophet of God. Reluctantly, King Ahab called for a prophet of God, named Micaiah. 

Micaiah always told the truth from God even though he knew it would irritate King Ahab. Because of his integrity, Micaiah was not liked by Ahab. He truthfully warned Ahab that he would lose the battle and he bravely revealed that the 400 prophets had not told the truth. 

Integrity is a strong sense of honesty. Micaiah’s courage and integrity make a good role model for you and me. He did not follow the crowd nor seek favour from people. Instead, he sought the true God and only did and said what pleased God. 

People will not always like it when you tell the truth, especially if you say things they don’t want to hear. But it is important to speak the truth. We live to please God not to please people. 

Prayer

Dear God, I want to be someone with integrity. Give me the courage and strength to live a life that is pleasing to You. Amen.