Despite being one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented individuals in Biblical history, Jephthah's vow serves as a perfect example of the kind of people God uses as a model of integrity.

1. Integrity is a work of God, not a work for God.

2. God takes the promises we make to Him seriously even when we don't.

3. God remembers the times we trusted Him, even when those around us don't.

Jephthah is raised up as a Judge of Israel. Though he doesn't trust the people seeking his help, He does trust God. Though he doesn't end up negotiating with honest people, God's Word exposes them. Though he wasn't perfect, God used him.

1. Pastors will let you down. God won't.

2. God doesn't need our permission to do the right thing.

3. God's Word is the first and final authority for anyone worth listening to.