Integrity
One definition of the word from Dictionary.com is
adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
Of late, I have heard many people say
“we need integrity in America”
I’ve seen the posts of how America is faultering
How our congress and president are not walking in “integrity”
Seems we want everyone to have integrity
Except…
Ourselves!
Some of the very people that are pointing fingers
Don’t realize just how many they have pointing back at them
We want our president;preacher;friend;children;parents;coworker;teacher;etc
Living a life of honesty
But when it comes to us
We feel we can fudge just a bit and there’s no harm
No one will know
We can cheat while playing a board game
or
Go above the speed limit
or
Eat a grape while walking thru the grocery store
or
Say we’ll call and then forget
or
Skim a little on our taxes
or
Tell a white lie
or
Gossip
Just a little
I’ve heard it said that Character is doing the right thing
Even when no one is looking
Our Father God is ALWAYS looking
It’s time we Christians take care of the plank in our own eyes
If every Christian walked the life of Integrity
What a difference that would make in our homes
Our businesses
Our church
Our America
Well said!
Ouch!