Testimony to integrity and truth refers to the way we bear witness to the belief that one should live a life that is true to God, true to oneself, and true to others. To Friends the concept of integrity includes personal wholeness and consistency, as well as honesty and fair dealings. From personal and inward integrity flow the outward signs of integrity, which include honesty and fairness. It is not only about telling the truth – it is applying our understanding of the truth to each situation.

When we live with integrity, our sense of self is lit from within by the same steady Light whether we are with our family, in Meeting, or at work. When we live with integrity, we do not allow fear or desire for approval to shape the face we present to the world. We may express the truth we know differently so that different people can better hear it, or we may be silent because we feel it is not the time for certain words; but we are willing to allow the Inner Light to guide us in ways consistent with the truth as we understand it. Rooted in an awareness of God’s guiding presence in all times and places, each of us finds the strength and nourishment we need to be faithful.