Author: Michael Tino

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” -Robert Jones, Jr. (“Son of Baldwin”)

How does integrity matter when you disagree with someone?

Sacred promises we make to one another can become a covenant. A covenant is only as good as the integrity of the people entering into it–and their willingness to engage in repair when the covenant is broken.

How do you repair covenant when it is broken?

Honesty is a core part if integrity. It is also squishy for some people–do we always have to tell the whole truth in order to be honest?

What are the limits of honesty for you?

The first of the three core values of the United States Air Force is “integrity first.” Senior Master Sgt. Paul Yecke writes of this, “None of us are born with integrity, nor can we obtain integrity with a few well-placed words or actions. Integrity is the never-ending pursuit of honesty.”

How can integrity become a practice in your life?

 

Part of maintaining personal integrity is keeping the promises we make to others. Sometimes, this is a challenge.

When have you felt challenged to keep a promise?