Who comes to your mind when someone mentions "Integrity"? Better yet, What is "Integrity"? Did you know there is a difference between "Character" ( Integrity) and "Reputation"? Dwight L. Moody says that "character is what a man is when no one is looking" Most folks don't know the difference between the two. Character is more important than Reputation. Someone else can ruin your reputation but only you can ruin your character.
The word "Integrity" comes from the same word as "Integer". If you remember from Math class. An Integer is a whole number with no fractions, decimals, "untouched"not divided.[ i.e. "A person that is "One" in what he thinks, says and does.".]
Integrity actually involves three integrated steps.
1. Discerning the Truth - Know what is Right and what is Wrong
2. Doing the Truth - Do what is Right based on discernment even at personal cost, hurt, or lack of a following.
3. Declaring the Truth - Taking a stand to speak the truth based on what is right not what is popular, convenient, or what someone wants to hear.
For a great picture of Integrity, check out Psalm 15. Take your time. Read it slowly, and reflective. It is a great place to start!
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