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Eight Great Reasons to Tell the Truth

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 a reputation for being truthful - a trait most people value.

8. Telling the truth helps you to feel secure and peaceful inside. 

I agree with the following reasons listed. These are great reasons to remain truthful. These statements are true. By follwing these, you better your character. By following these reasons, you can become the best person you can be. No one likes to be with someone who is dishonest and not trustworthy. For example, if you do the complete opposite of these then you will only worsen yourself. Following this brings oneself at peace. When truthful, someones conscience is free of bad thought. Having a guilty mind is never true freedom. 

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