Any pain entailed in repentance will always be far less than the suffering required to satisfy justice for unresolved transgression.
D. Todd ChristoffersonRead
Integrity is fundamental to being men. Integrity means being truthful, but it also means accepting responsibility and honoring commitments and covenants.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Integrity involves honesty and responsibility in one's actions and commitments.
This quote emphasizes the importance of integrity as a core aspect of being a principled person. It suggests that integrity is not just about being truthful but also encompasses the responsibility of honoring one’s commitments and maintaining trust in relationships, indicating that true character is demonstrated through both truthfulness and accountability.
Themes
IntegrityResponsibilityTruthfulnessCommitmentsCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, to emphasize the need for honesty and accountability among members.
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We must be careful, as we seek to become more and more [Christlike], that we do not become discouraged and lose hope. Becoming Christlike is a lifetime pursuit and very often involves growth and change that is slow, almost imperceptible.
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