Integrity: A Christlike Attribute
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Understanding Integrity as a Christlike Attribute
Elder Gerard introduces the attribute of integrity by using the example of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane. He emphasizes that living a life of integrity requires us to be true to God, to each other, and to our divine identity.
As the Only Begotten of the Father, Jesus Christ had power over death, pain, and suffering but did not shrink.
He fulfilled the covenant He had made with His Father and, in doing so, manifested a Christlike attribute increasingly important in the world in which we live—the attribute of integrity.Key Points:
- Integrity is a Christlike attribute.
- Integrity requires us to be true to God, to each other, and to our divine identity.
- Can you recall a time when you chose to maintain your integrity despite difficult circumstances?
- How have you seen the attribute of integrity displayed in the lives of those around you?
- How can you develop greater integrity in your life?
Being True to God
Elder Gerard discusses the importance of being true to God, using the story of Daniel in the lions" den as an illustration. He emphasizes that being true to God will set us apart from the world.
The king came to know God through Daniel’s integrity. Others see God through ours—words and deeds.
Just like Daniel, being true to God will increasingly set us apart from the world.Key Points:
- Being true to God requires integrity.
- Others can come to know God through our integrity.
- Being true to God sets us apart from the world.
- How has your integrity helped you to stay true to God?
- Can you share an experience when you felt set apart from the world because of your commitment to God?
- How can you demonstrate your integrity in your everyday actions?
Being True to Others
Elder Gerard explores the concept of being true to others as a manifestation of integrity, noting that our actions should align with our words. He emphasizes that integrity builds faith and trust in our relationships.
Saying we have integrity is insufficient if our actions are inconsistent with our words.
Acting with integrity builds faith and trust and reassures others that we seek only to do the will of the Lord.Key Points:
- Integrity requires us to be true to others.
- Our actions should be consistent with our words.
- Integrity builds faith and trust in relationships.
- Can you share an experience when your integrity helped to build trust in a relationship?
- How can you ensure that your actions align with your words?
- How can you demonstrate integrity in your interactions with others?
Being True to Our Divine Identity
Elder Gerard concludes by discussing the importance of being true to our divine identity, using examples from the Book of Mormon and the lives of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith. He emphasizes that integrity is tied to our divine identity and the light and knowledge we have received.
Joseph’s brother Hyrum was loved by the Lord “because of the integrity of his heart.”
He and Joseph remained true to the end—true to their divine identity, the light and knowledge they received, and true to the person they knew they could become.Key Points:
- Being true to our divine identity requires integrity.
- Integrity is tied to the light and knowledge we have received.
- Joseph and Hyrum Smith are examples of individuals who were true to their divine identity.
- How has understanding your divine identity influenced your decisions and actions?
- Can you share a time when you felt prompted to stand for truth and righteousness because of your knowledge of your divine identity?
- How can you better align your actions with your divine identity?
