Quotes about Integrity

A. W. Tozer says, A true and safe leader is likely one who has no desire to lead, but is forced into a position of leadership by the inward pressure of the Holy Spirit and by the press of the external situation.

If your motive is in any way to promote greatness for yourself, you're in the wrong calling.

Nothing can compensate for a lack of authenticity.

Second, always speak the truth without fear.

Compromise occurs when our behavior fails to reflect our priorities. In what ways have you compromised, and how can you get back on track?

I have never lost respect for any individual who replied to a question with the answer, I just don't know.

As we shall see, the best leaders are actually servants. Unselfishly

This should serve as a warning to anyone who thinks that God will accept anything we choose to bring as long as we're sincere.

Own it all. Hold yourself accountable to God, and confess any sinful part. By doing so, you will have the necessary peace to make peace with your brother or sister. Do this, and you will leave a lasting positive impact on the people around you, even as a sinner.

Some people are given a great gift of not caring what others think or about anything but being faithful to what they're called by God to do.

It's because I want you to remember that character counts. You can be the best there ever was at something, but if you have no character, what do you have? On the other hand, if you have very little as far as accomplishments but you have character, well, then you're all right in my book.

Life is about making good choices, Matt. One after the other. They pile up day after day. It's only when you look back that you can see what the choices led to. What you're able to stand on.