Integrity in preaching

Posted on October 12, 2025 
Filed under Encouragement, Resources

 “…in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.” – Titus 2:7-8, ESV

“Titus 2:7-8 teaches not just that a Christian leader be a person of integrity, but also that their integrity should be on display to the world, and that it should be evident in their teaching. This is not ‘practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them’ (Matthew 6:1); rather, it is more calling our people to ‘Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ’ (1 Corinthians 11:1).

How are Christian leaders to display their integrity in their preaching? I have three suggestions …”

– At The Expository Preaching Trust, Michael Leong has this encouragement for preachers.