James 5:1-6

Integrity in Finances

• Prophetic Tone is prediction and diagnosis (v. 1-3)
• Injustice in finances (v. 4)
• Indulgence in finances (v. 5)
• Indifference in finances (v. 6)

How do I live with integrity?

• Whose is it?
• Practice Generosity (Eph 4:28)
• Pay what is owed
• Don't do stupid stuff

James 5:7-11

Integrity in Waiting

• Wait like the farmer (v. 7-8)
• Wait because the Lord is near (v. 8)
• Wait because the Lord is listening (v. 9)
• Wait because others waited (v. 10)

How do I wait with integrity?

• Put your doubts and frustrations in God's hands
• Focus on the God you know, not the activity you don't understand
• Identify and take the next step

James 5:12

Integrity in Communication

• Verbal manipulation is normal but not good
• Dishonors the hearers
• Devalues what we swear by

How do I communication with integrity?

• Is your yes a yes and your no a no?
• Is your communication a conduit of grace?

Eph 4:29