You’ve heard the term and the command before, be men of integrity. But what does that really mean? What if it means more than just the do’s and don’ts you’ve associated with it? On this latest episode in the series of manhood essentials, we explore this quality and get into an advanced application to help you better understand it, live it, and raise your boy to do the same.
Music Credit: "Funkorama" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Expanded Notes:
- Integrity has often been defined by the do’s and don’ts
- Jesus’ rules were really 2: Love God & Love Others
- An expanded view of integrity, within Jesus’ instructions looks like:
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- Be Moral — Strong foundations of principles, seeking to do the right thing
- Be Honest — Being truthful and free of deceit in all relationships, including with yourself
- Be Whole — Being consistent and whole in all the roles you fill; this is advanced application
- Guidance for your son:
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- When young, give him healthy boundaries to abide by
- As he grows, help him understand the why behind the boundaries or rules of engagement
- As a teen (Apprentice), help him discover who he is and how to show up in a whole way
- Wherever you are, take a step further in being a man of integrity
