In June of 1994, 62,000 men gathered at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis for an event called Promise Keepers. One goal of the conference was to challenge men to demonstrate integrity by adhering to the principles for godly living set forth in the Bible. According to one report, the men started meeting that goal right away.

During a break, the hallways were jammed with men. One hungry guy who was stuck by a food stand bought a hot dog, but the mustard was clear across the concourse. Undaunted, he handed the dog to the next man and requested, “Mustard.” Off it went.

The woman who sold the snack laughed and said, “Honey, you aren’t going to see that hot dog again.” “Yes, he will,” someone replied. “These guys are Christians.” Sure enough, the hot dog made it back—with mustard.

That kind of integrity is all too rare these days. And as the stakes get higher (underreporting taxable income, for example), the integrity quotient doesn’t get any better.

David vowed to walk in integrity (Ps. 26:11). But he could do so only because he trusted the Lord to help him (vv.1-2).

We should do the same. Let’s surprise people with our integrity—even with something as trivial as a hot dog.