Integrity = A Good name

Proverbs 22:1

"A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold."

We have been trying to sell an investment home in the North part of the DFW Metroplex for the past 17 months.  That's right!  Seventeen long months we have had the home on the market.  We knew that all investments or business ventures have an element of risk involved, some more risky than others, but did not anticipate the change in market values at the time we were ready to sell our home.  We were part of the unfortunate investors who purchased and attempted to sell during the worst slump in home prices this decade.  It was a long wait but we finally secured a deal and hope to close on the home by early next month.  

In every business transaction we have made there is one thing we have learned.  No matter how low or high the risk involved, the one thing we believe that should not involve risk is integrity.  Maintaining your business integrity during one of the worst economic setbacks in the world is more important than tarnishing your name for the rest of your lifetime.  No matter how long it takes to make a sale, close a business transaction, or how desperate your financial situation gets, one should never compromise integrity.

Today do not compromise and give in to the nature of the flesh which is lying, cheating, stealing, and dishonest gain!  Maintain your position of strength and integrity that is found in the character of Jesus Christ.  

Have a great day!  God bless you.

Louis & Elisa Quintana