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integrity

Definition:

The term "integrity" refers to being honest, with strong moral principles and behavior is said to have integrity.

• Having integrity also means choosing to do what is honest and right even when nobody else is watching.
• Certain characters in the Bible, such as Joseph and Daniel, showed integrity when they refused to do evil and chose to obey God.
• The book of Proverbs says that it is better to be poor and have integrity than to be rich and corrupt or dishonest.

Translation Suggestions

• The term "integrity" could also be translated as "honesty" or "moral uprightness" or "behaving truthfully" or "acting in a trustworthy, honest manner."

(See also: Daniel, Joseph (OT))

Bible References:

• 1 Kings 09:4-5
• Job 02:3
• Job 04:4-6
• Proverbs 10:8-9
• Psalm 026:1-3