Time uncovers dishonesty. Respect is earned with honesty. Trust can be quickly lost, but it is slowly gained (or regained) with integrity.. and loyalty is returned. Choose integrity even when it might hurt to live that way.
Do all things as in a l l ... with honesty and love for God and people. You won’t go wrong that way.
“Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.” Proverbs 19:1
“The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them.” Proverbs 11:3
“Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.” Hebrews 13:18