
Is honesty the best policy? Character and conduct are inextricably connected. Today’s headlines highlight society’s problems, but then the pundits simplistically push the blame off on big business, big government, or some other faceless entity. Yet—with the exception of natural disasters—most problems are caused by people . . . people who put money, power, or personal gain ahead of the bedrock values of character and integrity. We are all now collectively paying the price for years of selfish excess brought on by these behaviors. This book is about integrity, character, and values. The key qualities needed to live a life of integrity are explained and illustrated through the stories of men and women in the Bible. Conduct reveals character, and we best understand integrity when we see it lived out in a person’s life.
CHARLES DYER (B.A., Washington Bible College; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) joined the administration of Moody Bible Institute as provost in July 2000. He is the author of numerous books, including A Voice in the Wilderness, What’s Next?, and The Rise of Babylon. He co-authored Strike the Dragon with Mark Tobey. Charlie and his wife, Kathy, have been married for more than 33 years and have two grown children.

Is honesty the best policy?

Character and conduct are inextricably connected. Today’s headlines highlight society’s problems, but then the pundits simplistically push the blame off on big business, big government, or some other faceless entity. Yet—with the exception of natural disasters—most problems are caused by people . . . people who put money, power, or personal gain ahead of the bedrock values of character and integrity. We are all now collectively paying the price for years of selfish excess brought on by these behaviors.

This book is about integrity, character, and values. The key qualities needed to live a life of integrity are explained and illustrated through the stories of men and women in the Bible. Conduct reveals character, and we best understand integrity when we see it lived out in a person’s life.

CHARLES DYER (B.A., Washington Bible College; Th.M. and Ph.D., Dallas Theological Seminary) joined the administration of Moody Bible Institute as provost in July 2000. He is the author of numerous books, including A Voice in the Wilderness, What’s Next?, and The Rise of Babylon. He co-authored Strike the Dragon with Mark Tobey. Charlie and his wife, Kathy, have been married for more than 33 years and have two grown children.