Integrity & Faithfulness Questionnaire for Public Officials
A diagnostic tool for identifying hypocrisy, inconsistency, and moral integrity in public service
SECTION 1 — Identity & Accountability
1. What is your full name?
2. What is your current elected or appointed role?
(Senator / Representative / Governor / Mayor / Council Member / Cabinet Member / Other — specify)
3. What State, District, or jurisdiction do you represent?
4. Do you believe there should be term limits for your current role?
(Yes / No)
5. Do you publicly identify as a Christian?
(Yes / No — this cannot be left blank, as Scripture commands believers to openly profess Christ.)
SECTION 2 — Secular Integrity & Public Stewardship
6. Do you believe your personal financial interests have ever influenced your official decisions?
(Yes / No)
7. Has your net worth significantly increased while you have been in office due to investments made during your tenure?
(Yes / No — if yes, explain.)
8. Do you believe this increase is ethical for someone holding public office?
(Yes / No)
9. Do you believe public officials should tell “the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth,” under penalties of perjury, when making public statements—including during campaigns?
(Yes / No)
10. Have you ever voted for or supported legislation that contradicts your publicly stated moral or ethical principles?
(Yes / No — if yes, explain.)
11. Do you believe your political party or governing coalition is ever wrong, and are you willing to publicly say so?
(Yes / No)
12. Do you accept responsibility when your decisions contribute to negative outcomes for your constituents?
(Yes / No)
13. Have you ever changed your position on an issue primarily due to political pressure rather than conviction or evidence?
(Yes / No — if yes, explain.)
✝️ SECTION 3 — For Self‑Proclaimed Christians Only
(If you answered “Yes” to Question 5, complete this section. If “No,” skip to the invitation.)
14. Jesus teaches that no one can serve two masters: “You will hate one and love the other, or you will be devoted to one and despise the other” (Matthew 6:24).
In your public life and private decision‑making, who is your actual master—God or Money?
(Choose one.)
15. Do you regularly pray for your political opponents and those who criticize you, as Jesus commands in Matthew 5:44?
(Yes / No)
16. Do you believe it is Christ‑like behavior to insult, demean, or mock your opponent?
(Yes / No)
17. Do you publicly speak about moral values while privately excusing behavior in yourself or your allies that you condemn in others?
(Yes / No)
18. Do you prioritize justice, mercy, and faithfulness (Matthew 23:23) over political advantage?
(Yes / No)
19. Do you ever use Scripture or religious language to justify political goals rather than to submit those goals to God’s will?
(Yes / No)
20. Do you confess your sins, failures, and blind spots to God and to trusted believers?
(Yes / No)
21. Do you treat political opponents as enemies to defeat or as neighbors to love (Matthew 5:44)?
(Choose one.)
22. Do you believe Jesus’ teachings should shape your public decisions even when they conflict with your party’s platform or political interests?
(Yes / No)
23. If Jesus confronted you the way He confronted the Pharisees, would you listen and repent—or defend yourself and your position?
(Choose one: Listen & Repent / Defend Myself)
24. 24. Jesus and the prophets used vivid metaphors to reveal the true condition of a person’s heart. Which of the following best describes you in your public life and private conduct?
(Choose the ones that most honestly reflects your character before God.)
a) A Pharisee‑like leader — outwardly moral or religious, but inwardly resistant to repentance and correction.
b) A member of the brood of vipers — using religious language while harboring deceit, malice, or manipulation.
c) A tree bearing good fruit — producing actions consistent with righteousness, humility, justice, and mercy.
d) A tree bearing bad fruit — producing actions inconsistent with Christ’s teachings, regardless of public claims.
e) A ravenous wolf in sheep’s clothing — appearing moral or religious while pursuing self‑interest, power, or harm.
f) A whitewashed tomb — polished and impressive outwardly, but spiritually compromised or decayed inwardly.
g) A faithful servant — seeking to do the Master’s will even when it is costly or unpopular.
h) A foolish builder — constructing your public life on unstable foundations such as pride, ambition, or public approval.
i) A wise builder — grounding your decisions on the teachings and commands of Jesus.
j) A sheep who hears the Shepherd’s voice — following Christ above party, donors, or personal gain.
k) A goat — claiming allegiance to God while refusing obedience in practice.
25. When confronted with Scripture that exposes your sin, hypocrisy, or misplaced priorities, do you respond with repentance—or with defensiveness, justification, and blame‑shifting?
(Choose one: Repentance / Defensiveness)
✍️ CLOSING DECLARATION
I affirm that my answers to this questionnaire are truthful, complete, and offered in the fear of the Lord, who sees every motive of the heart. I understand that integrity in public service is not merely a civic duty but a spiritual calling.
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ________________________________
INVITATION FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT IDENTIFY AS CHRISTIAN
If you answered “No” to Question 5:
Thank you for your honesty.
This questionnaire is part of a growing movement calling public officials to:
- Lead with humility
- Pursue justice and mercy
- Treat opponents with dignity
- Resist corruption and self‑interest
- Serve the public with integrity
You are warmly invited to join this movement toward moral clarity, public accountability, and servant‑hearted leadership.
COVER LETTER FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Subject: Invitation to Complete the Integrity & Faithfulness Questionnaire for Public Officials
Dear [Title] [Last Name],
Public trust is one of the most sacred responsibilities entrusted to any leader. In an age of deep division, rising cynicism, and widespread concern about the moral direction of our nation, many citizens are seeking clarity about the character and integrity of those who serve in public office.
To that end, we are inviting all federal public officials—including Senators, Representatives, and Cabinet Members—to complete the Integrity & Faithfulness Questionnaire for Public Officials.
This questionnaire is:
- Non‑partisan
- Voluntary
- Designed for self‑reflection, not accusation
- Grounded in timeless principles of honesty, humility, and public stewardship
For those who publicly identify as Christians, the questionnaire includes a section rooted in the teachings of Jesus, inviting deeper reflection on discipleship, integrity, and the dangers of Pharisee‑like leadership.
For those who do not identify as Christian, the questionnaire includes an invitation to join a growing movement of public officials committed to humility, justice, mercy, and moral clarity in public service.
Our hope is simple:
To encourage a culture of transparency, repentance, and servant‑hearted leadership in American public life.
Your participation would demonstrate a commitment to integrity and would serve as an example to leaders across the nation.
A copy of the questionnaire is enclosed.
Thank you for your service to our country.
