Integrity

Biblical principles.
Integrity involves consistency as well — someone

who always does the right thing.
What is integrity? Definition and meaning

Integrity means being honest and having strong moral principles. A person with
integrity behaves ethically and does the right thing, even behind closed doors.
For instance, informing a cashier that they gave you too much change or going back
to the store to pay for something you forgot to pay for are two examples of showing
integrity in everyday circumstances.
Here are the 7 most common traits that a person with integrity shows:
1. Expressing gratitude for others

2. Valuing honesty and openness
3. Taking responsibility and accountability for your actions, good and bad
4. Respecting yourself and others around you no matter where you are
5. Helping those in need without sacrificing your own health
6. Demonstrating reliability and trustworthiness

7. Showing patience and flexibility, even when unexpected obstacles show up
1. Expresses gratitude for others
People with integrity recognize that their friends, coworkers, and community make
their lives better. They show gratitude by always remembering to say a simple
“thank you” when someone helps them out. They might also take the time to write a
thoughtful note to a coworker who helped them complete an important project. Or,
they may go the extra mile to give their friend a gift when they’ve supported them
through a difficult time.
2. Communicates honestly and openly
A person with integrity doesn’t run away from difficult conversations or situations. If
they have a conflict with another person, they’re open about it — they don’t hide
their feelings only to become resentful later on. They are also honest about their
time, abilities, and preferences. No matter the situation, integrity ultimately means
your moral principles are more important than your personal comfort — and honesty
can be uncomfortable sometimes.
3. Takes responsibility for your actions, good and bad
If you have integrity, it means you’re accountable for your actions — even when you
miss the mark. It’s easy to take ownership when you do something well. However,
integrity really comes into play when you face failure. If you want to live with
integrity and grow personally, you must learn to admit when you make a
mistake and then choose to learn from it.
4. Respects yourself and those around you, no matter where you are
You might not think of boundaries when you think of integrity. However, living in
integrity means living at peace with yourself and your values — and relationship
boundaries, whether it’s with your coworkers or your family, help you do that. For
example, if your friend wants to call you during work, but you need to finish a
project, you need to set a boundary and call them later.
Integrity also means respecting others’ boundaries. Let’s say your coworker doesn’t
want to talk about their dating life. So as a person with integrity, you don’t ask them
certain questions. You also need to respect their time, personal values, and their
identity — for example, using correct gender pronouns .
5. Helps those in need without sacrificing your own health
This trait goes hand in hand with respecting yourself and others. People with
integrity naturally want to help others — but what separates them from most people
is their ability to know their own limits. A person with integrity will help others with
their time, abilities, and even finances. But they’ll always also prioritize self-care,
fueling themselves so that they can stay resilient for years to come.
6. Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness
Knowing how to build trust is important in all of life, especially when it comes to
integrity at work. If you’re a member of a team or organization, people count on you
to do what you say you will. If you don’t, there will be consequences for not just you,
but everyone around you. Being a reliable and trustworthy person is crucial to living
with integrity.
7. Shows patience and flexibility, even when unexpected obstacles show up
People with integrity overcome life’s obstacles with resilience. For example, let’s
say they lost their job . They may feel hopeless or frustrated at first. However, a
person with integrity would eventually see that this challenge is just another
opportunity for growth. With a bit of patience and flexible expectations, they can
take positive action.
According to CS Lewis
Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

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Biblical principles.

Integrity involves consistency as well — someone

What is integrity? Definition and meaning

1. Expressing gratitude for others

6. Demonstrating reliability and trustworthiness

1. Expresses gratitude for others

2. Communicates honestly and openly

5. Helps those in need without sacrificing your own health

6. Demonstrates reliability and trustworthiness

7. Shows patience and flexibility, even when unexpected obstacles show up

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

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