Magnificent Life

"Having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame." 1 Peter 3:16 A man or woman with integrity is someone who upholds his or her values and beliefs, even when it is difficult or unpopular to do so. For example, I read a story titled Jewels Under the Saddle. It was a story about a merchant and a Camel seller who came across each other at the marketplace. They are both skilled in negotiating a deal at all times. The camel seller, pleased with his skill of worming out what he felt was an excellent price, parted with his camel, and the merchant chuffed that he had struck a fantastic bargain, proudly walked home with the latest addition to his large livestock. On arriving home, the merchant called his servant to help him take out the camel's saddle. The unwieldy, heavily padded saddle was too difficult for the servant to manage independently. However, something was hidden under the saddle; the servant found a small velvet pouch that he dis