Personal Honor

[henschman]

Here is a good explanation of it, courtesy of Rob Roy/Liam Neeson:



I really appreciate this explanation from an egoist philosophical standpoint. "It is a man's gift to himself." That's what it's all about.

"my honor is loyalty"

Hmm, I think I've heard that somewhere. Catchy phrase! I would agree completely, if by that you mean loyalty to your own highest values.

 

[bahammer]

Doing what is right even when you have to take a hit for it, maybe especially when you have to take a hit for it.

 

[willystruck]

I try to treat everyone I meet with truth honor and integrity. I hope to be treated the same.

 

[Honey Badger]

What does it mean to you?

It means I should apologize after I slap the living dogsh!t outta some meathead that deserves it!

 

[jcizzle]

Our family put down our core values that would be our honor system.
Loving Jesus - Do our thoughts and actions pass this filter
Integrity - Who are you when you think nobody else will know the difference
Family Priority - Family comes first. In all things. Time together, defense and everything between
Effort - Everything you do should be done with true best effort
Respect - The way we treat others should be treating them respectfully. You don't have to respect someone's actions and beliefs to treat them respectfully
Giving - We are blessed only to bless others
Stewardship - Whatever you are blessed with, whether it be money, time or talents, they should not be squandered but fully invested in
Serving - Serve others. Not just yourself.

 

[okietool]

Putting self worth above self interest.

 

[Boehlertaught]

What does it mean to you?

It's something earned. Yep, you have to be a good person and treat folks the way you like to be treated. You'll earn it for your self.

 

[cencrunner]

The first is try and always tell the truth, not always possible, but a goal to aim for. My wife is smarter than me, she says "You have to tell the truth, but you don't have to tell everything you ever knew."

 

[ssgrock3]

The first is try and always tell the truth, not always possible, but a goal to aim for. My wife is smarter than me, she says "You have to tell the truth, but you don't have to tell everything you ever knew."

I agree with the above except for the "try". His wife is spot on.

Part of what honor is:

Honor means doing what is right, even when no one is watching and even if it doesn't benefit you.