The Media Must Fight For A Ghana Beyond Aid That Is Also A Society In Which Honesty And Integrity Matter

What our nation's ordinary citizens want, above all else, is a Ghana beyond aid in which honesty and integrity actually matter a great deal.The vast majority of the ordinary people of our nation instinctively know that somehow  life in such a country will be better for  them  - because it will be led by men and women of integrity.

That is why this blog places such a premium on interacting with young people with an Ashesi University College background - whose character and worldview invariably reflect that very special African tertiary institution's founder's vision and mission of educating a generation of ethical leaders for the new Africa.

It is a refreshing experience that always uplifts someone my age - because it gives one glimpses of a possible future for Ghana: a nation led and run by a hardworking elite that is principled and empathises with society's less privileged and downtrodden and thus always seeks creative ways to empower them to bootstrap their own individual successes.

What our nation needs, and what the more responsible sections of the Ghanaian media ought to understand clearly, and fight relentlessly for, is a Ghana beyond aid that is also a society in which honesty and integrity actually matter.

Alas, a private-sector underpinned by corporate good governance principles that will help Ghana  to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, can eventually emerge only when our nation is governed by leaders who have integrity.

Today,  to inspire our nation's younger generation of media professionals, this blog has culled and posted some interesting content from the website of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We do hope reading it will encourage them to commit to fighting for a Ghana beyond aid that is also a society in which honesty and integrity matter a great deal.

Please read on:

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Honesty and Integrity

    Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness.
    Exodus 20:15–16

Other Standards

Be honest with yourself, others, and God at all times. Being honest means choosing not to lie, steal, cheat, or deceive in any way. When you are honest, you build strength of character that will allow you to be of great service to God and others. You will be blessed with peace of mind and self-respect. You will be trusted by the Lord and will be worthy to enter into His holy temples.

Dishonesty harms you and harms others as well. If you lie, steal, shoplift, or cheat, you damage your spirit and your relationships with others. Being honest will enhance your future opportunities and your ability to be guided by the Holy Ghost. Be honest at school; choose not to cheat in any way. Be honest in your job, giving a full amount of work for your pay. Do not rationalize that being dishonest is acceptable, even though others may think it does not matter.

Closely associated with honesty is integrity. Integrity means thinking and doing what is right at all times, no matter what the consequences. When you have integrity, you are willing to live by your standards and beliefs even when no one is watching. Choose to live so that your thoughts and behavior are always in harmony with the gospel.

Am I honest in all my conversations and dealings?
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Job 27:1–5
Psalm 101:7
Proverbs 12:22
Proverbs 19:1
Ephesians 4:29
2 Nephi 9:34
Alma 12:1–6
D&C 10:28
D&C 50:6

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Young men, as part of fulfilling your Duty to God, you choose topics in For the Strength of Youth to study and apply in your life. Click here if you are a deacon, teacher, or priest to make Honesty and Integrity part of your plan.
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Young women, you can study this standard further as part of your Personal Progress. Honesty and Integrity is emphasized in the following experiences and project: Choice and Accountability 2, Integrity 1, Integrity 2, Integrity 3, Integrity 4, Integrity 5, Integrity Project
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From Church Leaders

    Honesty and Integrity

    As a disciple of Christ, these personal attributes are expressions of who you actually are.
    Elder Christoffel Golden Jr.
    Be Honest

    The very fountain and foundation of our daily discipleship are integrity and honesty.
    David A. Bednar
    Be Honest with Yourself

    Each lie, each deception, each act of dishonesty combines to create a monster that can destroy your character and your life.
    Howard W. Hunter
    Three Towels and a 25-Cent Newspaper

    When we are true to the sacred principles of honesty and integrity, we are true to our faith, and we are true to ourselves.

    Richard C. Edgley
    President James E. Faust Honesty—a Moral Compass

    We all need to know what it means to be honest. Honesty is more than not lying. It is truth telling, truth speaking, truth living, and truth loving.

    James E. Faust

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