Biweekly Devotional 7-16-2026

Published by Pastor Harry Zuraski in Biweekly Devotional · Thursday 16 Jul 2026 · 2 minutes
Tags: Biweekly, Devotional, 7, 16, 2026

Proverbs 19:1

Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.

The Value of Integrity

In today’s society, integrity often goes unrecognized and undervalued. The prevailing belief is that success is determined by the accumulation of wealth and power. While this perspective may hold true in the material world, it leads many people into a relentless pursuit of money and influence. Those who become consumed by this cycle ultimately sacrifice their very existence, allowing evil to prevail in their lives.

God, through Jesus, offers an alternative path—a way of living where success is not measured by possessions or dominance, but by the love that is shared and received. When individuals use these gifts, God has granted them to improve the lives of others, they experience a sense of peace with the world. Those who adopt the world’s values may never grasp this concept and often view those who follow God’s command to love their neighbor as foolish. In reality, it is they who are foolish, because they miss out on the profound joy that comes from serving God by serving others.