Integrity

Suppose I had a problem, and I needed to talk to someone about it. Would I select a person who you knew to sometimes be dishonest, or insincere; someone who was sneaky, or untrustworthy, or sometimes stole, or was even involved in illegal activities? Hardly. What kind of help could a person like that provide me that would be of any value? I would think of someone who possessed the quality of integrity. It could …

…people. I might be perceived by my peers as a nerd, or a geek instead of a fun-loving, daring, cool person who is popular. But young people grow up, having integrity becomes a very essential characteristic for existing successfully in the adult world. Plus, choosing to have integrity builds self-esteem. When I choose to do what I know is right, over what I would have fun doing for the moment, I feel good about myself.