Eight great reasons to tell the truth

                                                 -Barbara A. Lewis

1. Telling the truth let’s everyone know what really happened. There’s less chance of misunderstanding confusion or conflict.
2. Telling the truth protects the 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 lying
5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth
6. You have to tell (and remember)more lies to keep your story straight
7. You gain a reputation for being truthful
8. Telling the truth helps you to feel secure and peaceful inside

Reflection: These reasons teach me that it’s easier just to say the truth instead of lying about it. It shows me people are less likely to like you if all you do is lie to them because then they won’t trust you. It also shows me that the truth shall set you free. It shows me lies only create conflicts and tension. It shows me that the world would be more peaceful if they just told the truth.