The issue of integrity is one in a core set of personal traits that define who we are. One American hero defined it.
Our very character is determined by each of at least nine traits, including integrity.
Dr David Jeremiah’s new book will be released on October 3rd. He is previewing Life Beyond Amazing in a series of programs aired on television and available at his website, DavidJeremiah.org.
As I watched today, I was struck with his comment on integrity. Dr. Jeremiah said that a profound definition of integrity is one that comes from (James) Stockdale.
Integrity is keeping a commitment after the circumstances under which the commitment was made, have changed.
James Stockdale was a United States Navy, Vice Admiral. Stockdale was awarded the Medal of Honor for his service in Viet Nam. He was a POW and ranking officer at Hoa Lo Prison. It became known as the “Hanoi Hilton”.