Living with Integrity

II Corinthians 1:12-2:4

Week 2

Tim Bycroft, Lead Pastor  

THE POINT EXISTS TO WELCOME THE UNCHURCHED TO BECOME FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. 

Pointing People to God  

Pointing People to Jesus  

Pointing People to Community 

A church characterized by Love, Acceptance, and Forgiveness.

2 Corinthians 1:12, “…our conscience testifies that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially in our relations with you, in the holiness (with integrity) and sincerity that are from God. 

We have done so, relying not on worldly wisdom but on God’s grace.

WE MUST LIVE WITH INTEGRITY.

CONSCIENCE

Our Conscience: can be wrong, confused, or damaged

Holy Spirit: always true, always right, and always aligned with Scripture

HOLINESS

Holy integrity isn’t about being perfect…it’s about being willing to grow, to repent, and to let God transform every part of who I am.

SINCERE

INTEGRITY = A CLEAR CONSCIENCE THAT RESULTS IN RIGHT LIVING WITH HOLINESS AND SINCERITY.

2 Corinthians 1:13, “We do not write you anything you cannot understand.”

WE MUST SPEAK WITH CLARITY

2 Corinthians 1:19-20, “For Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” … and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what he says.  For all of God’s promises have been fulfilled in Christ with a resounding “Yes!” 

WE MUST BE HUMBLE

2 Corinthians 1:21-22, “It is God who enables us, along with you, to stand firm for Christ. He has commissioned us,  and he has identified us as his own by placing the Holy Spirit in our hearts as the first installment that guarantees everything he has promised us.”

A disciple is someone who follows Jesus, is being transformed by Him, and joins His mission by helping others follow Him.

WE MUST BE SENSITIVE AND LOVING

2 Corinthians 2:1-4, “I decided that I would not bring you grief with another painful visit. …  Surely you all know that my joy comes from your being joyful.

… I didn’t want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you.”