Idea List:
Building
Integrity
by Tamara Leatham Bailey
Joseph’s personal
integrity
helped him make righteous choices even in difficult situations.
Tamara Leatham Bailey, “Idea List: Building
Integrity,”
New Era, July 1999, 15
There’s that word again. You’re not sure what
integrity
means, only that you’re supposed to have it. Having
integrity
means your actions are consistent with your beliefs. It means
you have courage to do what you know is right, even when no one
is watching. It means you are honest in all aspects of your
life.
Each time you do what is right, your personal
integrity
increases. Here are some ways you can practice
integrity:
• If you have a job, put in an honest hour of work for each
hour of pay.
• If you promise to be somewhere at a certain time, be there.
• Return what you borrow (see
Mosiah 4:28).
• Keep your promises. Do what you say you will do.
• Refrain from criticizing others behind their back. Don’t
listen to or repeat gossip.
• Be dependable. Do your chores and schoolwork without being
reminded.
• Honor all laws, such as speed limits, seat belt laws, and
bicycle helmet and hand signal laws.
• Be honest in your schoolwork. Never cheat.
• Admit when you are wrong. Apologize if your error has hurt
someone else.
• Be responsible with your money.
• When mistakes are made in your favor at a store or bank,
correct them as soon as possible.
• Be truthful. Avoid even little white lies and half-truths.
Speak up when your silence might allow someone to believe
something that is not true.
• Never let anyone persuade you to do something you know is
wrong.
• Read
Mosiah 18:8-10. During the sacrament, remind yourself
to keep these promises you made at baptism.
Gospel topics:
honesty, values
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