Eight great Reasons to tell the Truth

By: Barbara A. Lewis

1. Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There’s less chance of misunderstanding, confusion, or conflict.
2. Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished.
3. Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what happened.
4. You usually get into less trouble for telling the truth other than for lying (and getting caught).
5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth.
6. You don’t have to tell (and remember) more lies to keep your story straight.
7. You gain reputation for being truthful- a trait most people value.
8. Telling the truth helps you feel secure and peaceful. Inside.

These are all positive things that happen when you say the truth. It is better to say the truth rather than lie because when you lie you are committing even more trouble so therefore just say the truth to end your suffering on the inside of you. When you say the truth you will feel good inside and you won’t have to worry about it. Many people will now see you as an honest person if you are honest with them and people will dislike you if you are a liar. It is known by experience because us humans trust those who are honest and not liars. We gain many things for not lying and it is worth it to say the truth.