Making choices for a better life is not simple. Decisions
to change often provoke a struggle within. St. Paul took note of this struggle that
plagues all humankind. “I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do
what I want, but I do the very thing I hate.” What choice do you have when your
strong side is at war with your weaker side?
Abraham, a
man of faith, is described as a person of integrity. He at times made choices
that reflected his selfish side, but his integrity led him to re-make decisions
based on his relationship with God. His belief in God kept him on track in the face of failure. He
believed God and it was counted to him as righteousness.
Integrity portrays honor and honesty. It seeks what is just
and fair. Abraham refused to let bad choices dominate his life. David made this
appeal to God: “Create in me a clean heart and renew a faithful spirit within
me. A broken and contrite heart you will not despise.” Christ in you is your
hope for change.
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