Do you do what you say you’ll do—even when it costs you?
That’s the heart of integrity.
But let’s go deeper.
For the Christian entrepreneur, integrity isn’t just about keeping your word. It’s about honoring people—because every person you deal with is a child of God.
So let’s redefine integrity like this:
Anything less than valuing others as image-bearers of God is a loss of integrity.
Quick Gut Check
Let’s put that to the test with a few real-world questions:
Do you deliver what you promised—even if it costs you extra?
Do you respond quickly to mistakes and go above and beyond to make them right?
Do you pay your employees fairly—even when they forget to track their time?
Do you correct pricing errors in your favor—even when no one would notice?
Do you keep your word—even when something unexpected pops up?
That last one’s tough. But we’ll talk about character (the engine behind integrity) in the next post.
Why This Matters
Your business doesn’t just reflect your brand.
It reflects your faith.
Customers can smell when something’s off.
They know when you’re holding back, cutting corners, or skimping on promises.
But they also remember the ones who do the right thing when it would’ve been easier not to.
That’s what builds trust.
That’s what builds legacy.
That’s what builds a Kingdom-minded business.
Final Thought
Integrity isn’t a nice-to-have virtue.
It’s the foundation of Christian entrepreneurship.
It’s not about perfection. It’s about commitment.
When we treat people as God’s children and business as God’s platform, we stop asking “What’s fair?” and start asking “What honors Him?”
Let your integrity speak louder than your invoice.
And let your business be one that leaves people better than you found them.
Here are a Couple of Interesting Reads on Integrity:
