5 Marks of Interpersonal Integrity

In a recent book I have been reading by Daniel Henderson, called "Defying Gravity" he describes 5 marks of "Interpersonal Integrity. They were so good and convicting I wanted to pass them on to you.

1. Healthy speech. When we are away from a person, we speak well of the individual. There is no slander or gossip

2. Good deeds. We display good behavior to individuals, even when their actions show indifference or hostility toward us. Instead of feeling bitter or wanting to pay back a perceived or real injustice, we show them respect and teat them with kind deeds.

3. Attuned ears. We are selective in what we listen to about others. If someone would complain or gossip about another, we refuse to believe anything negative about the person (unless the evidence of multiple witnesses confirms it.).

4. Proper evaluation. We always need to be seeking God's evaluation and perspective of others no matter how man may see them.

5. Reliable words. People can count on our word as being realiable; our statements reflect a commitment to the truth.

Thanks to Daniel for these reminders.