RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 21: 25 January 2026

1 A false balance is abomination to the Lord: but a just weight is his delight.
2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom.
3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.
4 Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death.
5 The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness.
6 The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness.

MEMORY VERSE:

“The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.” Proverbs 11:3.

INTRODUCTION

Integrity comes from the Latin word “Integritas” which means wholeness or unbroken state.

It is the state of being honest, just or pure. Integrity covers the whole moral character. It is one of the dire needs of every believer and the society at large.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To encourage students to be upright.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

Define integrity.
Mention the essence of integrity.
List factors eroding integrity.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the well-being of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Proverbs 11:1-6.

The above scriptures encourage readers to be people of integrity. List what all readers, including you, should shun from the verses.

i. …
ii. …
iii. …
iv….
v. …

As people of integrity, we are to embrace righteousness and humility.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline of teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE ESSENCE

A. What integrity does

1. Integrity is a personality trait that does not make a person waiver (Isaiah 33:15).

2. It provides an avenue to demonstrate our reliability to all (1 Samuel 12:3-4).

B. Characteristics of people of integrity:

People of integrity honour commitments and keep promises (Joshua 2:12-14; 6:22-23).
They recognise their fallibility; take responsibility for failures and try to rectify same (Genesis 26:9-11)
They are also naturally consistent in every area of life (Luke 16:10)-

C. The Bible has records of people who exhibited integrity. They include:

Abimelech, the King of Gerar (Genesis 20:3-Z),
Joseph (Genesis 47:14),
Samuel (1 Samuel 12:3-4),
King David (1 Kings 9:4),
Job (Job 2:3, 9-10),
Paul (Acts 20:33-34), and
Our Lord Jesus Christ (John 14:30).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Mention a person of integrity in your class.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: ERODING FACTORS

The following are some of the factors that can erode integrity:

1. The quick-fix mentality for worldly gains (2 Kings 5:20-23).

2. Preoccupation with gratifying desires resulting in lust (1 John 2:16-17).

3. Crave for material wealth at the expense of loyalty (Matthew 26:14-16).

4. Inability to maintain a consistent lifestyle (Galatians 2:11-14).

5. Misappropriation of God’s mercy and grace as an excuse for careless living and moral laxity (Romans 6:1-2)

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

How are you trying to keep your integrity?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 25 January 2026

Integrity helps us to be upright.

EVALUATION:
Give five reasons for integrity.

CLOSING PRAYER:
God, please help me to be a Christian with integrity.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 21

Give five (5) points to distinguish between an upright (righteous) and a corrupt person (1×10=10 Marks).

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RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 21: 25 January 2026