Most of us have been in situations where we’ve had to choose between doing the right thing and doing something that would compromise our integrity.  Furthermore, some of us have learned the hard way that compromising our integrity by doing something we know is wrong can have serious consequences.  A case in point is former Ohio State University head football coach Jim Tressel.  Less than a year ago he had a $3.5 million a year job, was one of the most dominating and respected people in his profession and the author of two books on faith and integrity.  On April of 2010, he learned that five of his players, including his star quarterback, had received cash and discounted tattoos from the owner of a local tattoo parlor – a clear violation of NCAA rules.  Rather than report these activities to his superiors as the rules require, he told no one except the mentor of his star quarterback (a clear and intentional violation of the rules on his part).  In September of 2010, Mr. Tressel signed a compliance form that said he had no knowledge of any wrongdoing by any of his players (an intentional lie).  His superiors found out about all of this and he was forced to resign.  Today, he is disgraced and referred to by terms as a liar, cheater and hypocrite.  Had he chosen to do what was right instead of compromising his integrity, he would still have his job, an adoring public and his self-respect.  As you can see, choosing to do something you know is wrong can have very serious consequences.