In a recent article in the Ensign, Elder Tad R. Callister writes, "Integrity is the foundation upon which character and a Christlike life are built. If there are cracks in that foundation, then it will not support the weight of other Christlike attributes that must be built upon it. How can we be humble if we lack the integrity to acknowledge our own weaknesses? How can we develop charity for others if we are not totally honest in our dealings with them? How can we repent and be clean if we only partially disclose the truth to our bishop? At the root of every virtue is integrity."
In a lesson in Priesthood, my Bishop encouraged us "When you have the opportunity to choose integrity, choose it EVERY TIME." (emphasis added)
"Integrity is not shortsighted—it is not just a temporary change of behavior; it is a permanent change of nature."
A person whose has integrity, is a person who has a full understanding of what is right AND follows that when they are alone and with others.
When no one is watching, Do you act the same way you would act in front of Jesus Christ?
"If it is wrong in the presence of others, it is just as wrong in their absence. The man of integrity who is true to self and to God will choose the right whether or not anyone is looking because he is self-driven, not externally controlled."
I love Elder Callister's wording. A man with strong integrity is self-driven, not externally controlled. As soon as we let Satan into our lives to influence our choices we are already crossing the lines and heading down the dark path towards captivity and death. (2 Nephi 2:27)
Watch these two great videos. And ponder about your life and see if you need to make different choices.
I know that if we all strive to change and repent of our sins we can have the companionship of the Holy Ghost with us always, and it will be easier and easier to make the right choice. And I say that in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.