The first two lines of our national pledge describe the citizen’s solemn promise to the Country to be “faithful, loyal, and honest.” These three virtues can actually be summed up in one: Loyalty.
One of the synonyms of loyalty is “faithfulness,” because faithfulness is an unmistakable quality of a loyal person. Someone is considered faithful if he’s steady and constant in his allegiance or affection to people, a cause or his nation.
How we need to develop the important virtue of loyalty towards our nation today! Your pledge of loyalty to the country means you can be depended upon or trusted to act in the interest of the nation. Loyalty means dependability; the quality of being reliable, trusted, and believed. It means you’re absolute in your allegiance to your country, and thorough in the performance of your duties. When a loyal person is asked to do something, he not only does it, but also ensures it’s done according to the prescribed instructions. He follows up tasks and sees to an eventual successful outcome.
One of the reasons for corruption in a nation or in an organization is a lack of understanding of the virtue of loyalty. Gladly render service and seek to improve your society. Put your whole heart into whatever responsibility is committed to you. Be a blessing where you work and to the nation at large.
