1 John begins with the core focus that the more we know Jesus, the more we will reflect his grace and forgiveness to others. Our faith in Jesus will naturally draw us to become aware of our own flaws and his holiness and perfection. Considering God’s perfection, and our lack thereof, we move to a place of humility, grace, and love for others. The people of God should be known by humility, love, and grace.
One definition of integrity focuses on who you are when others are not looking. Part of what this passage invites us to consider is also why we are doing what we are doing. Do we have a sense of why we are doing what we are doing that will guide us and ground us even if no one else is watching, or no one else sees, or we don’t even know the impact?
By Josh Zylstra, Guest Speaker Weekly Next Steps Watch Online
In a world that can feel me centric, scripture reminds us in several ways and places that it isn’t about us. That while we are a key part of the story of scripture, central to all that is God. This Psalm reminds us of the core that our story is grounded first and foremost in God. That as we move God back to the center of the story, this allows the other pieces of our lives to move back into perspective.