Integrity

Unlock your potential

By Mark Pennella & Tay Washington

DEFINITION OF INTEGRITY

Integrity is defined as the ability to govern and discipline oneself, by the use of reason to manage affairs with caution and good judgment.

Integrity: Key Elements

1. Prudence (Action)

2. Ethical Standards (Beliefs and Values)

3. Self-Control (Action)

1 : the ability to govern and discipline oneself by the use of reason

2 : sagacity or shrewdness in the management of affairs

3 : skill and good judgment in the use of resources

4 : caution or circumspection as to danger or risk

Prudence

Ethical Standards

Your integrity should set an example. (Titus 2:7)

Integrity is giving your word and keeping it. (Exodus 8:28-32)

Self-Control

It may be difficult to maintain your integrity. (Job 2:3, 2:9, Proverbs 29:10)

Classroom Uses Evaluate integrity with a checklist. Role play different scenarios and evaluate

the presence of integrity. Recognize others that possess integrity

using a values board. Read and study the Bible (Christian

Schools). Group activities centered around

developing integrity.

Models of IntegrityMother Teresa Mahatmas Ghandi

Dr Martin Luther King Jr. President Barack Obama

ReferencesDefinition-Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/integrity/

A Bible Study on Character-Integrity

http://www.swapmeetdave.com/Bible/Integrity.htm

Integrity-Lesson Plans-goodcharacter.com

http://www.goodcharacter.com/ISOC/Integrity.html

EruptingMind Self Improvement Tips-Integrity

http://www.eruptingmind.com/examples-importance-personal-integrity/

Integrity- Linked

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1058/is_n9_v113/ai_18118938/

integrity. (2010). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary. Retrieved January 13, 2010, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/integrity

prudence. (2010). In Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.Retrieved January 13, 2010, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prudence

Mother Teresa picturehttp://www.montagneministries.com/devins_art_religious.htm

Mahatma Ghandi picture

http://bhavanajagat.wordpress.com/2007/06/

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Picture

http://www.brunijazzart.com/library/paintings/King,%20Dr.%20Martin%20Luther%20Jr.,%20075,%2030x40,%20I%20Have%20a%20Dream.htm

A New Conversation About Dreams 

Integrity: The Key to Getting What You Want

http://www.more-elfesteem.com/integrity_article.htm

Ghandi Quote Sweatshirt

http://www.zazzle.com/mahatma_ghandi_quote_sweatshirt_peace_sign_grey-235438789755889940

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