A Word on Integrity: When Sin Finds You Out

Dear Mr. Byron,

This is not a letter of judgment, but of clarity and conviction — and perhaps even a call back to the beauty of covenant and the sobering truth of consequence.

Scripture teaches us plainly: “Be sure your sin will find you out” (Numbers 32:23). Not might. Not possibly. But will. It's not a threat — it's a spiritual law. God is not mocked, and while He is full of mercy, He is also fiercely committed to truth, justice, and accountability.

For those of us who walk in faith and especially for those in positions of leadership, integrity is not a bonus trait — it is the baseline. We don't just carry our titles; we carry influence. And with that, a higher level of accountability. Public sin isn't just messy headlines — it's broken trust, shattered families, and confused employees.

But deeper still is the grief it brings to the heart of God.

When we enter into a covenant — we are vowing faithfulness. Not perfection, but faithfulness. Faithfulness means we protect what’s been entrusted to us, even when it’s hard. Especially when no one is watching.

Marriage isn’t a contract of convenience. It’s a covenant of sacrifice. It mirrors the covenant God made with us — undeserved, unwavering, and held together not by feelings, but by love rooted in truth.

When covenant is broken, hearts bleed. Families fracture. Reputations fall. But even more tragically, the name of Christ is dragged through the mud — not by outsiders, but by those who once claimed to represent Him.

The good news? Sin may expose, but it doesn’t have to destroy. Exposure can be the beginning of redemption — if it’s followed by true repentance. And not the PR kind — the God kind. The one that turns from darkness and walks humbly into the light. The kind that confesses, repents, restores, and rebuilds — slowly, painfully, but thoroughly.

To the watching world, may this be a wake-up call: Sin is a liar. It promises excitement and delivers devastation. It always over-promises and under-delivers. But God's truth still stands: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). That is the hope for every fallen man or woman — not in hiding but in honesty. Not in cover-up but confession.

May we all take this moment not to point fingers, but to examine our own hearts. Sin doesn’t respect titles. And God doesn’t play favorites. What He desires is a people of integrity — whole, honest, and holy.

Mr. Byron, I pray that this moment becomes the turning point — not just for damage control, but for deep soul transformation.

Because the goal isn’t just surviving a scandal.

It’s becoming a new man.

-Shannan Labrador