Portraits of Grace

John MacArthur: This is John MacArthur inviting you to join me for Portraits of Grace. The Greek word for integrity speaks of genuineness and authenticity. It literally means "without wax."

In ancient times, pottery often cracked during the firing process. Rather than discard the cracked pottery, dishonest dealers often filled the cracks with wax and sold them to unsuspecting customers. But when a potential buyer held the pot up to the sunlight, he would see any flaws and thus protect himself from making a bad transaction.

Following that analogy, you're to be without wax. That is, you should have no secret sins, secret weaknesses that show up when you're feeling pressure or facing temptation. This is John MacArthur, trusting your lives are portraits of grace.