Concept in Definition ABC

The word rectitude is used in our language with two senses. On the one hand, it allows us to refer to the quality of rectumIn other words, when something, for example an object or figure does not have curves, nor does it lean on both sides, nor does it have angles, it will be spoken in terms of straightness.

And on the other hand, the word rectitude allows to refer to integrity and severity and that is why this sense of the word is usually linked to issues such as: Justice, equity, honesty, integrity and impartiality.

When the word is applied in relation to an individual, that is, if someone is said to have righteousness, it is because he behaves and acts correctly, attentively and with utmost education.

By the way, righteousness is a quality typically found in human beings, but not all people. they hold it, that is, it is their own and is present in those people who behave and express themselves with sincerity Y coherence always, showing it off and also respecting supreme values ​​such as justice and truth.

With the aforementioned, what is meant is that righteousness is not a matter that is based or depends on the personal wishes of individuals, but rather Acting with rectitude will always require a close relationship with the truth that has nothing to do with intentions but with demonstrable facts.
If, for example, a person hides certain information of interest, he can never be considered as the owner of rectitude, in On the other hand, when someone despite violating his interests reveals information then he will be acting with rectitude.

It should be noted that the person who acts in the latter manner mentioned in addition to respecting the truth has a huge I respect for your neighbor.

And on the contrary, the concept that is opposed is that of dishonesty because it precisely implies the lack of rectitude, honesty and ethics in acting.