Integrity #3

3. The Savior is the perfect example of integrity; He did what He promised the Father He would do. Read 3 Nephi 11:10–11. Study the lives of other individuals in the scriptures who lived with integrity. Read Genesis 39; the book of Esther; Job 2:3; 27:3–6; Daniel 3 and 6; Acts 26; Doctrine and Covenants 124:15; and Joseph Smith—History 1:21–25. In your journal identify the ways these people demonstrated integrity. Think of a time when you had the courage to show integrity, especially when it was not easy or popular. Share your experience and your feelings about it in a testimony meeting or lesson or with a parent or leader.


~ People of Integrity ~
* 3 Nephi 11:10-11 = Christ has always done the Father's will
* Genesis 39 = Joseph was a trusted servant, he fled temptation, he was also a trusted prisoner, the Lord prospered him
* Esther = she was virtuous and performed the task appointed to her to save the Jews; Mordecai was a trusted servant to the king
* Job 2:3 & 27:3-6 = The Lord knows of Job's unfailing integrity; Job will not speak against the Lord despite all his suffering
* Daniel 2 = The young men refuse to worship any but their God, they knew God would deliver them, but if not they still would not worship the golden image, their courage and integrity earned them a promotion in the kingdom
* Daniel 6 = Daniel is such a good man no one can find a fault in him; he continued to worship God despite the law
* Acts 26 = once Paul had his heavenly visitation he steadfastly believe despite persecution
* D&C 124:15 = the Lord loves us who have integrity
* JSH 1:21-25 = Joseph Smith saw a vision and, like Paul, firmly believed in it despite the persecution

~ How did these people demonstrate integrity? ~
They held fast to their beliefs and trusted in their God no matter what trials they had to bear.

~ When have I had to demonstrate integrity? ~
The r-rated movie in college. Among Dave's dental friends. On my mission and as a Young Women leader.

I am grateful that while young I made decisions early so that I don't have to compromise my integrity or the spirit later. I won't drink. I won't use bad language. I will be a disciple of Christ. It is easier to have integrity and stand up for what I believe in all the time than some of the time.