Adult:

📖 Proverbs 11:3 (KJV)

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

YAYA:

📖Ephesians 5:16 (NKJV)

“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil."

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Proverbs 11:1–6

YAYA Bible Passage:

📖 Ephesians 5:15–17

Adult Bible Passage:

📖 Proverbs 11:1–6 — The Value of Integrity

This passage highlights God’s expectation for honesty, righteousness, and upright living.

From the passage we learn:

• Dishonesty is an abomination to God, but honesty pleases Him (v1)

• Pride leads to destruction, but humility brings wisdom (v2)

• Integrity guides the righteous, while perverseness destroys sinners (v3)

• Righteousness delivers from death (v4)

• The wicked fall because of their own wrongdoing (v5)

👉 This passage shows that integrity is a guiding force that preserves and directs a believer’s life.

🔎 Reflection: How does integrity influence your daily decisions and relationships?

YAYA Bible Passage:

📖 Ephesians 5:15–17 — Walking Wisely with Time

This passage teaches believers to be intentional and wise in how they live.

From the passage we learn:

• Believers must walk carefully and wisely, not foolishly (v15)

• We must redeem the time because the days are evil (v16)

• We should understand God’s will for our lives (v17)

👉 This passage emphasizes that time must be used purposefully and wisely.

🔎 Reflection: Are you using your time intentionally or wasting opportunities?

Integrity is the state of being honest, upright, and morally sound. It reflects a life that is consistent with God’s standards.

🔥 A. The Essence of Integrity

Integrity produces strong character and reliability in a believer’s life:

1️⃣ It makes a person stable and unwavering
📖 Isaiah 33:15

2️⃣ It demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness
📖 1 Samuel 12:3–4

🔥 B. Characteristics of People of Integrity

1️⃣ They honour commitments and keep promises
📖 Joshua 2:12–14; 6:22–23

2️⃣ They take responsibility for their actions
📖 Genesis 26:9–11

3️⃣ They are consistent in all areas of life
📖 Luke 16:10

🔥 C. Examples of Integrity in the Bible

• Abimelech

  📖 Genesis 20:3–7

• Joseph

  📖 Genesis 47:14

• Samuel

  📖 1 Samuel 12:3–4

• David

  📖 1 Kings 9:4

• Job

  📖 Job 2:3, 9–10

• Paul

  📖 Acts 20:33–34

• Jesus Christ

  📖 John 14:30

🔥 D. Factors That Erode Integrity

1️⃣ Desire for quick gains
📖 2 Kings 5:20–23

2️⃣ Lust and worldly desires
📖 1 John 2:16–17

3️⃣ Love of money over loyalty
📖 Matthew 26:14–16

4️⃣ Inconsistent lifestyle
📖 Galatians 2:11–14

5️⃣ Abuse of grace
📖 Romans 6:1–2

👉 Integrity must be guarded intentionally to remain effective in life and ministry.

Time management is the ability to plan, organize, and use time effectively for productivity and purpose.

📘 A. Understanding Time Management

1️⃣ It involves planning how to spend time wisely
📖 John 9:4

2️⃣ It requires productivity and efficiency
📖 Proverbs 6:6–11

3️⃣ It acknowledges that time is limited
📖 Ephesians 5:16

4️⃣ It prioritizes important tasks
📖 Matthew 6:33

👉 Time management is about working smart, not just being busy.

📘 B. How to Manage Time Effectively

1️⃣ Set SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound)

2️⃣ Stay focused and avoid distractions
📖 Philippians 3:13

3️⃣ Be disciplined and punctual
📖 Job 36:10; Esther 9:27

4️⃣ Learn to say “No” when necessary
📖 James 5:12

5️⃣ Recognize that every purpose has a time
📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

👉 Proper time management ensures productivity and fulfillment of purpose.

How Both Classes Connect

Adult Class → Integrity (Character)
YAYA Class → Time Management (Discipline)

Together they reveal:

👉 A productive life is built on both strong character and wise use of time.

• Integrity ensures right living

• Time management ensures effective living

Living a Disciplined and Upright Life

God desires believers to be both upright in character and disciplined in lifestyle.

📖 Ecclesiastes 3:1

A transformed believer will:

• live honestly

• use time wisely

• avoid distractions

• stay focused on purpose

🔎 Ask Yourself:

• Am I consistent in my character?

• Do I keep my promises and commitments?

• Am I using my time wisely or wasting it?

• Do I prioritize what truly matters?

👉 A believer who practices integrity and time management will:

• gain trust and respect

• achieve meaningful results

• fulfill divine purpose

• live a disciplined life

🏆 COMPETITION PREPARATION

If you are representing RCCG HoD in the regional competition, focus on:

✔ Meaning and importance of integrity
✔ Characteristics of people with integrity
✔ Factors that erode integrity
✔ Definition and importance of time management
✔ Practical steps for managing time effectively

Participants should be able to explain clearly:

✔Why integrity is essential for leadership
✔ Why time management determines success

📖 Proverbs 11:3 (KJV)
“The integrity of the upright shall guide them…”

👉 Adult and Yaya Weekly Homework

👉 Adult and Yaya Mock Quiz: Lessons 1 – 30

Father, please help us to live lives of integrity and to use our time wisely. Teach us to be disciplined, focused, and faithful in all we do. In Jesus’ name, Amen.