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Integrity

Integrity The state of being complete or undivided, purity. Integrity is a powerful and uncommon trait according to today’s standards. One may be defined and known by his or her integrity. “A man is rich or poor according to what he is, not according to what he has” Henry Ward Beecher. In the real world today, certain levels of integrity are expected in different places. For example, where we find the influence of evil, we find a lack of integrity. Important issues include: what the Bible has to say about integrity, viewing integrity as a choice and integrity in current affairs. The Bible contains many teachings on the subject of integrity. Proverbs 11:1 says that The Bible also deals with the moral responsibility one has in the commercial world. Absolute integrity is a delight to the Lord. Integrity can be taught through almost any character in the Bible. For instance, Jonah ignored God’s calling, he ran off. God then corrected Jonah’s ways with a real big fish. In a way, it would be like having God beside me in the classroom, it makes life so much easier. With God by my side I would feel no temptation to cheat or take any shortcuts. Cheating or running away from God would be taking the easy way out, as Jonah did at first. God humbled Jonah through the trials he put him through, forming him into a man of integrity. I find that, while God doesn’t speak to us directly, he left us his word, full of examples such as Jonah and his disciples, to teach us to be men and women of integrity. It is his will for us, as Christians, to live the lifestyle as well. The importance of doctrinal integrity and truth is evident in John’s affirmation that nothing brings greater joy to him than to know that his children walk in truth. 2 Corinthians 10:18 says Humility, honesty, and integrity are spiritual essentials for Christian maturity. As a choice, we are free to decide whether or not we should live lifestyles of integrity or not, though as Christians it should be a desire. “A free Christian should act from within with a total disregard for the opinions of others. If a course is right, he should take it because it is right, not because he is afraid not to take it. And if it is wrong, he should avoid it though he lose every earthly treasure and even his very life as a consequence” Tozer. I find integrity to be a very important part of my lifestyle, in the classroom, at home, out in public, and especially around my friends and little sister where I can set a real example. To excel in AP English I will remain honest and diligent in my studies and my walk with the Lord and Mrs. Littlefield can most help me to succeed with encouragement. My worth to God in public is what I am in private. Who needs integrity? Everyone needs integrity. Of course, this would make it simple to say that everyone needs to be a Christian. This is a nice wish, but not entirely realistic. All those out there who call themselves Christians and lead a casual Christian lives are the ones who need integrity. I have to live the life of integrity to back up my words when I witness to others, as does everyone, to show our faith is real. Again, integrity is a choice, but it is a challenging choice. Currently, in our nation and in our world, I find a lack of leaders with integrity. One good example would be President Clinton and his “moral values.” Certainly, one of such stature should be setting a greater standard. God give us men! A time like this demands Strong minds, great hearts, true faith, and ready hands; Men whom the lust of office does not kill; Men whom the spoils of office cannot buy; Men who possess opinions and a will; Men who have honor; men who will not lie. Amen to that! My Uncle was killed very recently and I looked up to him more than I will every look up to a man like Clinton. My Uncle taught me to value my life in all of its shortness. We have to make a decision about integrity now. We can’t afford to brush God’s will for us off to another day or another decade or another year. George Bush tried to sabotage Gore’s campaign through subliminal messages in his advertisements, and these are the men that are soon to rule our country. Tearing down our opponents is a childish game that we’ve played all our lives, all to the accomplishment of nothing. We are supposed to love our enemy as ourselves. How can we elect a President that has such poor morals? Because there is no one else! This shows the rarity of a good honest man now a days. I feel that God led me in writing on integrity. He has blessed me with a humble heart and helped me to open my eyes to see how much this world needs good Christian people with integrity. Integrity is one simple word that effects how the world is ran, it is also more than just a decision, it is a life choice. That is why our leaders of today and tomorrow need to step up and raise the standard. After all, Charles Simmons once said, “Integrity is the first step to true greatness.” Bibliography:

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