03.06.T01-RS — Reflection Scorecard: Building Integrity Capital

Reflecting on the Final Word

The Final Word reminds us that corruption is costly but integrity is priceless. It introduces the concept of Integrity Capital and challenges us to consider the long-term value of living a life that is pleasing to God and trustworthy before people.

As you complete this Reflection Scorecard, reflect on the lessons that stood out most strongly and consider what they mean for your life, work and future.

Part A: Understanding Integrity Capital

1. Before reading this section, what did the term "Integrity Capital" mean to you, if anything?

2. How has this section changed your understanding of Integrity Capital?

3. Why do you think people with strong integrity are becoming increasingly valuable in today's world?

4. Which statement about Integrity Capital challenged your thinking most strongly? Why?

Part B: The Value of Integrity

5. What did you learn about the relationship between integrity and long-term success?

6. What did you learn about the connection between integrity and trust?

7. Why do you think integrity can make a person more employable, credible or influential?

8. What advantages does a person with a strong reputation for integrity possess over someone whose reputation has been damaged by corruption?

Part C: Integrity and Spiritual Life

9. What did you learn about the relationship between integrity and one's walk with God?

10. Why do you think the author emphasises guarding one's relationship with God as a treasured possession?

11. Which scripture or biblical principle in this section spoke most strongly to you? Why?

12. What did you learn about God's view of bribery, fraud and dishonest gain?

Part D: Looking at My Life

13. Which lesson in this section most accurately describes the kind of person you would like to become?

14. In what area of your life do you think your integrity is tested most often?

15. What practices help a person remain steadfast when under pressure to compromise?

16. What dangers arise when a person begins to view integrity as optional rather than essential?

Part E: Repentance, Change and New Beginnings

17. What encouragement did you draw from the discussion on repentance and God's willingness to forgive?

18. Why is admitting one's mistakes often difficult for many people?

19. What lessons did you learn about the importance of turning away from wrongdoing rather than merely regretting it?

20. How does the promise of a "second chance" reflect God's character?

Part F: Looking Forward

21. Which lesson from this entire guide do you most want to carry into the future?

22. What aspect of your Integrity Capital would you most like to strengthen?

23. What personal quality discussed in this section do you believe is most needed in today's society?

24. If you were to summarise the message of this Final Word in one sentence, what would you say?

My Key Discoveries

25. The most important lesson I learned about integrity is:

26. The statement that I will remember most is:

27. The truth that challenged me most deeply is:

Before I Close This Guide

28. After completing this guide, what does defeating corruption mean to you personally?

29. What kind of legacy do you want your integrity to leave behind?

30. What one commitment do you want to make as you move forward?