JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Eye on Integrity is based on Zechariah 8, verses 16 and 17.

These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts; do not plot evil against each other, and do not love to swear falsely. I hate all this,” declares the LORD.

We reflect God’s character when we are honest with others and uphold matters of justice based on the truth. There are some things people do that the LORD hates, such as false testimony and plotting to harm someone. God is also grieved at the sight of injustice. Proverbs 17:15 says, Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent-the LORD detests them both.

Learning to love what God loves and hate what God hates are virtues to embrace for our lives in the Year of Integrity.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com