Integrity is a quality that is rare to find in people today. I decided to write on this topic because I was interested to understand why integrity has declined in our society. Regardless, the more research I did, the more I realized that the pillar to every person should be integrity. Every thought, decision and action we make is based on our integrity or lack of.
What is integrity?
- Following your moral and ethical standards in all circumstances
- Staying true to yourself
- Your words align with your actions
- Doing the right thing when no one is watching
The issue I raise is; what if your moral and ethical standards are in fact corrupt? Do you truly have integrity? In my opinion, the answer is no. In order for a person to have integrity, the moral and ethics standards they follow must really be, “moral and ethical.” Does this mean to the standards of society? What if society is declining as a whole? Does this mean that our morals and ethics decline as well?
These are all questions to consider when evaluating our own integrity. One thing is for certain; it is a quality that all else stems from and we should continuously strive to adhere to.
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