A Sure Test of Integrity! - "You Shall Not Steal" - Neil Earle - March 1983

Neil Earle

How deeply do you understand the meaning of the Eighth Commandment? It is a classic tale of American folklore: Abraham Lincoln, then a struggling store clerk 10 New Salem, Ill., walked more than 2 miles one night to return 6 1/4 cents to a lady he'd accidentally overcharged. Interesting that this anecdote adorns the reputation of "Honest Abe" Lincoln, perhaps the most beloved of America's presidents. To this day the name "Abraham Lincoln" is synonymous with character and integrity. Integrity - the word implies soundness, honesty, wholeness, the deep inner commitment to lasting values that inspired the same Lincoln to spend 14 difficult years paying off debts until he was totally clear. Character truly does bring rewards, ultimately. - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library