Integrity and the Path of True Surrender

​To those seeking to walk the narrow path, we must be careful who we allow to draw the map. In a world of fear and confusion, it is easy to let the lines of our faith become blurred.

​We see guidance being offered that prioritizes human control over divine sovereignty. We see individuals, and even couples, working together to mask the truth while positioning themselves as spiritual examples. We must ask ourselves: Are we following the Truth, or are we following a shadow?

​The Intentionality of the Walk

​A true walk with Christ is not accidental; it is methodical. It requires being intentional about everything: who we have around us, what we do, where we go, and most importantly, what we think.

​Every single motion must be filtered through one question: “Does this glorify God?” When you live a life where every step is weighed, you lose the ability to tolerate “blurred lines.”

• ​The Scriptural Anchor: 2 Corinthians 10:5 tells us to “take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
• ​Theological Principle of Sovereignty: When we prioritize human control over God’s plan, we practice an idolatry of self. Psalm 20:7 reminds us, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God.”

​The Integrity of the Guide

​Scripture gives a sobering warning: “Not many of you should become teachers… because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly” (James 3:1). A person cannot lead others into the light while they are busy hiding their own lives in the dark.

​When people work together to “mask” for one another, covering up secrets to protect a reputation, they are actively working against the Spirit of Truth. Than

• ​The Scriptural Anchor: Luke 12:2 warns, “There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.”
• ​Theological Principle of Accountability: Real authority is earned through transparency and Walking in the Light (1 John 1:7). As Matthew 15:14 says, if the blind lead the blind, both will fall into the ditch.

​Salt, Light, and the “Lukewarm”

​We are called to be the Salt of the Earth. Salt is an irritant to decay; it agitates the wound so that it can finally be cleaned. If speaking the plain truth makes people uncomfortable, that is not “division”, it is a conviction meant to make them thirsty for the Living Water.

• ​The Scriptural Anchor: Revelation 3:16 is the standard for the double life: “So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth.”
• ​Theological Principle of Sanctification: To be set apart means you cannot blend into the “blurred lines” of the world. Truth is the Sword of the Spirit (Hebrews 4:12) that divides the soul from the spirit.

​The Outcome of a Tested Faith

​I do not live in fear of what man can do to me. Having been a runaway and surviving the streets for years, I have seen that protection doesn’t come from worldly weapons. My trials almost killed me plenty of times, but they stripped away my fear of the world.

​The Weight of His Mighty Name

The only fear I have now is not getting into heaven by fully believing in Jesus Christ. I carry a holy weight: Will I be found worthy to speak His Mighty Name in front of His Father? To many, “believing” sounds easy. But the more you study, the more you want to do to glorify His Name because you know, feel, and live what Jesus Christ did for us at Calvary.

• ​The Scriptural Anchor: Ephesians 6:16 calls us to take up the Shield of Faith. A shield is only useful if you are actually in the battle, sticking to the Will, and refusing to retreat into the shadows.
• ​Theological Principle of a Living Sacrifice: True faith is active. Romans 12:1 calls us to present our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God.

​Final Thought: Watching in Grace

​Ephesians 4:29 tells us to speak only what is helpful for building others up. Sometimes “building up” looks like tearing down a false foundation. I will continue to be the salt. I will continue to be the intentional agitator. Not out of hate, but out of a love that refuses to see others led astray by people who haven’t surrendered their own lives to the Light.

​Let your actions speak as loudly as your prayers. You cannot claim to follow the Prince of Peace while harboring deception in your heart. Rely on the Spirit, walk in the light, and remember: He is enough.