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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0;"/><title>Topical Bible: Integrity and Obedience</title><link rel="canonical" href="https://biblehub.com/topical/i/integrity_and_obedience.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/newtopical.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/topical/vmenus/proverbs/11-3.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmcde/i/integrity.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/topical/">Topical</a> > Integrity and Obedience</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_motives.htm" title="Integrity and Motives">◄</a> Integrity and Obedience <a href="/topical/i/integrity_and_perseverance.htm" title="Integrity and Perseverance">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="topverse">Jump to: <a href="#sub" title="Subtopics">Subtopics</a> • <a href="#rel" title="Related Terms">Terms</a></div><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><a name="te" id="te"></a><div class="vheading2">Topical Encyclopedia</div>Integrity, in the biblical context, refers to the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that align with God's standards. It is a steadfast adherence to ethical and moral codes, reflecting a life that is consistent with the teachings of Scripture. The Bible frequently highlights the importance of integrity as a virtue that is pleasing to God and beneficial to human relationships.<br><br>The book of Proverbs often associates integrity with righteousness and wisdom. <a href="/proverbs/11-3.htm">Proverbs 11:3</a> states, "The integrity of the upright guides them, but the perversity of the faithless destroys them." This verse underscores the guiding nature of integrity, suggesting that those who live with integrity are directed by their moral compass, while those who lack it face ruin.<br><br>Job is a quintessential example of integrity in the Bible. Despite severe trials and suffering, Job maintained his integrity, refusing to curse God or abandon his faith. In <a href="/job/2-3.htm">Job 2:3</a> , God Himself acknowledges Job's integrity: "Then the LORD said to Satan, 'Have you considered My servant Job? For there is no one on earth like him, a man who is blameless and upright, who fears God and shuns evil. And he still retains his integrity, even though you incited Me against him to ruin him without cause.'"<br><br>Integrity is also evident in the life of King David, who, despite his failures, is described as a man after God's own heart (<a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>). David's psalms often reflect his desire to walk in integrity. <a href="/psalms/26.htm">Psalm 26:1</a> reads, "Vindicate me, O LORD, for I have walked in my integrity; I have trusted in the LORD without wavering."<br><br>In the New Testament, integrity is embodied in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Jesus consistently demonstrated integrity in His actions and words, fulfilling the law and the prophets (<a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">Matthew 5:17</a>). His followers are called to emulate His example, living lives of integrity as a testimony to their faith.<br><br><b>Obedience</b><br><br>Obedience in the Bible is the act of following God's commands and submitting to His will. It is a fundamental aspect of faith, reflecting a believer's trust in and reverence for God. Obedience is not merely about following rules but is an expression of love and devotion to God.<br><br>The Old Testament emphasizes obedience as a covenantal requirement for God's people. In <a href="/deuteronomy/11.htm">Deuteronomy 11:1</a> , Moses instructs the Israelites, "You shall therefore love the LORD your God and always keep His charge, His statutes, His ordinances, and His commandments." Obedience is portrayed as a response to God's love and a condition for receiving His blessings.<br><br>The account of Abraham is a profound example of obedience. In <a href="/bsb/genesis/22.htm">Genesis 22</a>, God tests Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham's willingness to obey, even in such a difficult command, demonstrates his faith and trust in God. <a href="/genesis/22-18.htm">Genesis 22:18</a> records God's promise to Abraham: "And through your offspring all nations of the earth will be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice."<br><br>In the New Testament, Jesus Christ exemplifies perfect obedience. <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8</a> describes Jesus' obedience: "And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross." Jesus' obedience to the Father is the foundation of salvation for humanity.<br><br>Believers are called to obedience as a mark of their discipleship. In <a href="/john/14-15.htm">John 14:15</a> , Jesus says, "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." Obedience is thus intertwined with love for Christ and is a reflection of a genuine relationship with Him.<br><br>The apostles also emphasize the importance of obedience. In <a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> , Peter and the other apostles declare, "We must obey God rather than men," highlighting the priority of divine commands over human authority. Obedience to God is portrayed as a defining characteristic of the early church and remains a central tenet of Christian faith today.</div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/i/integrity.htm">Integrity</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--abimelech.htm">Integrity: Abimelech</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--daniel,_in_his_abstemiousness_(i._e._abstinent).htm">Integrity: Daniel, in his Abstemiousness (I. E. Abstinent)</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--daniel,_in_maintaining_uprightness_of_character_and_consistent_devoutness.htm">Integrity: Daniel, in Maintaining Uprightness of Character and Consistent Devoutness</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--david,_in_his_conduct_while_in_refuge_with_the_philistines.htm">Integrity: David, in his Conduct While in Refuge With the Philistines</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--david,_in_preventing_foraging_by_his_insurgent_forces.htm">Integrity: David, in Preventing Foraging by his Insurgent Forces</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--david,_in_self-reproach_for_the_cutting_of_saul's_robe.htm">Integrity: David, in Self-Reproach for the Cutting of Saul's Robe</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--general_scriptures_concerning.htm">Integrity: General Scriptures Concerning</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--integrity--priests.htm">Integrity: Integrity: Priests</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--jacob,_in_the_care_of_laban's_property.htm">Integrity: Jacob, in the Care of Laban's Property</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--jacob's_sons,_when_accused_by_joseph_of_robbery.htm">Integrity: Jacob's Sons, when Accused by Joseph of Robbery</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--joab,_when_ordered_by_david_to_count_the_military_forces_of_israel.htm">Integrity: Joab, when Ordered by David to Count the Military Forces of Israel</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--joseph,_a_counselor.htm">Integrity: Joseph, a Counselor</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--joseph,_in_resisting_potiphar's_wife.htm">Integrity: Joseph, in Resisting Potiphar's Wife</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--joseph,_innocent_of_the_charge_which_caused_him_to_be_cast_into_the_dungeon.htm">Integrity: Joseph, Innocent of the Charge Which Caused Him to be Cast Into the Dungeon</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--joseph,_the_husband_of_mary,_in_not_jealously_accusing_her_of_immorality.htm">Integrity: Joseph, the Husband of Mary, in not Jealously Accusing Her of Immorality</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--moses,_in_taking_nothing_from_the_israelites_in_consideration_of_his_services.htm">Integrity: Moses, in Taking Nothing from the Israelites in Consideration of his Services</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--nathanael,_in_whom_was_no_guile.htm">Integrity: Nathanael, in Whom Was No Guile</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--nehemiah,_reforming_the_civil_service,_and_receiving_no_compensation_for_his_own_services.htm">Integrity: Nehemiah, Reforming the Civil Service, and Receiving No Compensation for his own Services</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--paul_and_barnabas,_when_the_people_of_lystra_desired_to_deify_them.htm">Integrity: Paul and Barnabas, when the People of Lystra Desired to Deify Them</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--peter,_when_offered_money_by_simon_magus.htm">Integrity: Peter, when offered Money by Simon Magus</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--pharaoh,_when_he_learned_that_sarah_was_abraham's_wife.htm">Integrity: Pharaoh, when he Learned That Sarah Was Abraham's Wife</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--samuel,_in_exacting_nothing_from_the_people_on_account_of_his_services.htm">Integrity: Samuel, in Exacting Nothing from the People on Account of his Services</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--the_egyptian_midwives_when_commanded_to_destroy_the_newborn_babies_of_the_israelites.htm">Integrity: The Egyptian Midwives when Commanded to Destroy the Newborn Babies of the Israelites</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--the_rechabites,_in_keeping_the_nazarite_vows.htm">Integrity: The Rechabites, in Keeping the Nazarite Vows</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--workmen,_who_repaired_the_temple.htm">Integrity: Workmen, Who Repaired the Temple</a></p><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/naves/i/integrity--zacchaeus,_in_the_administration_of_his_wealth.htm">Integrity: Zacchaeus, in the Administration of his Wealth</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/intelligence.htm">Intelligence (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/integrity.htm">Integrity (46 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/worth.htm">Worth (36 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wranglings.htm">Wranglings (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/withstand.htm">Withstand (22 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/w/wrangling.htm">Wrangling (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/imagining.htm">Imagining (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/i/imagine.htm">Imagine (24 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/disordered.htm">Disordered (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/debased.htm">Debased (2 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/persistent.htm">Persistent (5 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/b/blinded.htm">Blinded (15 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/concerned.htm">Concerned (45 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/r/real.htm">Real (26 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/pentecost.htm">Pentecost (3 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/t/teachers.htm">Teachers (87 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