Integrity anyone?
When Len Climber became president of Holiday Inn International, he wanted one thing; for people who heard or saw the name “Holiday Inn” to instantly think “Good, wholesome, family fun.” Climber did everything in his power not to sell the company image but to shape a culture worthy of that image. And in just four years Holiday Inn became the fastest growing, largest hotel chain in the country.
Then Climber resigned. Why? His board decided to connect a Holiday Inn to an Atlantic City casino. They violated his code his code for the company. They overran his conscience. Climber’s resignation cost him millions. An interviewer ask him why he left Holiday Inn. “It was very,very easy,” he replied. “It had to do with my integrity.”
Integrity is defined as to possess a genuine heart, sound and unimpaired.” Just like Climber, they said, “This is what I believe, and this is what I stand for and it will not change.” It’s time for men to become more than just average. We need to pray and be transformed by God to become men of standard, example and influence. To obey God is evidence of our love for God and others.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer said, ” A righteous man is one who lives for the next generation.” That is integrity and that is life changing influence.
Will you be that man?
Will you lead and teacher your children?
Will you love you wife?
Step out men.
Stand up.
Rise up.
Speak up and don’t shut up.
“I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ Jesus, for it is the power for all that believe.”
