{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"141 | The Hidden Test of Your Character","description":"In this episode of The Living It Out Podcast, Pastor David Maestas unpacks 2 Samuel 1 with a powerful and practical message on integrity, and how our character is revealed in the small, unseen decisions we make every day. Drawing from the story of the Amalekite who claimed to have killed Saul, Pastor David shows how deception and self-interest can destroy credibility and purpose. The Amalekite thought his half-truth would earn David\u2019s approval\u2014but integrity can\u2019t be built on manipulation. Through humor and conviction, Pastor David asks: Would you take the socks back?\u2014a simple but striking metaphor for how we justify small compromises that chip away at honesty and trust. In this message, you\u2019ll learn:   Why true integrity is doing the right thing even when no one\u2019s watching.   How God tests our hearts in ordinary, everyday moments.   Why shortcuts and small lies lead to spiritual decay.   How to build a life that\u2019s consistent, trustworthy, and honoring to God.  Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for new episodes!&amp;nbsp;   ","author_name":"Living It Out with Pastor David Maestas","author_url":"https:\/\/www.calvarynhll.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39278575\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39278575"}