Proverbs 28

“The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion” (v1). The boldness of the righteous comes from their integrity (v5), the sure sense that they have made peace with the Lord and are walking in His ways. The proverbs stress that a clean conscience and a heart that seeks God are of far more value than wealth (v11), in this life and the next (a good inheritance, v10). The biggest danger is a hard heart that ignores the Lord’s correction and guidance (v14).

Rather than being perfect, integrity means confessing our failures, trusting in God’s mercy, and re-committing to obedience (v13).