The Cry is for Integrity: We need integrity in all we do. Integrity is having the courage to do the right thing at all times, in all places, and in all things that we do or say. Integrity is standing up for what’s right, even though it may not be the most popular thing at the time. Integrity is learning God’s laws and commandments and living them. For example, the Ten Commandments. We should memorize the Ten Commandments, live by them, and teach them to others.
The Ten Commandments
- Thou shalt have no other gods before me
- Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image.
- Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain
- Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy
- Honor thy father and thy mother
- Thou shalt not kill
- Thou shalt not commit adultery
- Thou shalt not steal
- Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor
- Thou shalt not covet
If we are in violation of any of these or other commandments or laws, then we can repent and improve. Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ are ready to forgive us when we repent and as we forgive others. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teaches in the Doctrine and Covenants that:
42 Behold, he who has repented of his sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.
43 By this ye may know if a man repenteth of his sins—behold, he will confess them and forsake them. (Doctrine and Covenants 58:42-43)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints doesn’t take a stand favoring any political person or party. We seek to learn about the candidates and vote for and support those whom we feel best represent and support our church standards.
We as a church believe that honesty is always the best policy. Being honest is a prerequisite for a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to enter into any of the church’s holy temples. A temple is a House of the Lord.
Elder Marvin J. Ashton, a deceased apostle for the church said, “No man will ever be totally free who is living a lie.” Therefore,
BE HONEST, LIVE WITH INTEGRITY, and BE FREE.
