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A successful lawyer named Edward O'Hare gave his family everything money could buy. But he collaborated with the famous gangster Al Capone and compromised his character.
His kids were watching.
When his son needed acceptance into the Naval Academy, O'Hare made a choice to do the right thing. He contacted the IRS and helped put Capone behind bars.
O'Hare's decision cost him his life because assassins shot and killed him.
His son Edward “Butch” O'Hare flew planes in World War II and shot down five Japanese bombers, earning him the Medal of Honor. He was later shot down and died at age 29.
To honor his bravery, the Chicago O'Hare International Airport is named after him.
I recently heard this story on a podcast and it reminded me of the importance of integrity.
People are watching us, especially our families, to see if our walk matches our talk. As global workers, people expect us to have integrity because we are representing the Lord.
The standard is higher because we are “super Christians” leaving everything to follow Him. But we know that we are like everybody else - struggling and seeking the Lord's help.
How would you evaluate your life? What would people closest to you say compared to people you minister to? Would there be a difference?
A life of integrity is a daily battle comprised of small choices like:
Doing the right thing because God is watching.
Staying pure and not looking at pornography or flirting with the married man.
Returning the extra cash given by the cashier.
Remaining silent rather than gossip about a friend.
Being faithful with God's truth and mission.
Admitting wrongs.
Extending grace and forgiveness.
A life of integrity requires humility, consistency and courage for God's glory.
“The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them.” Proverbs 20:7
O'Hare eventually chose integrity because he valued his son's success more than his wealth. May we value integrity because we are representing the Lord and His family and desire His glory.
https://allthatsinteresting.com/butch-ohare-easy-eddie
Who has been influential in your family? Why?
My grandpa was a quiet, godly farmer. He worked hard, but attended church when the doors were opened. He loved my grandma for over 50 years and generously gave to the Lord's work.
When global workers visited, he would listen to their needs. Then turn to my grandma and say, "Mary, open the checkbook." They would write a check to help them.
In the winter, they volunteered at the Bible College in Rio Bible Institute.
People respected him because he practiced what he preached. He was a man of his word.
His godly example influenced me and sparked my desire to serve the Lord. I thank the Lord for his life of integrity. One choice at a time. One day at a time.