Honesty

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Welcome to class.

Honesty is the quality of being truthful in all things at all times. It refers to the ability and decision to resist the urge to tell lies; give accurate information, say or do what you are not supposed to say or do and pretend to be who and you are not. It is the decision to be fair and just in one’s activities.

Honesty is one of the positive values that God wants us to show and adopt as a way of life. It prevents a negative lifestyle.

Honesty is when you speak the truth and act truthfully. … Many children think honesty means you “don’t tell a lie”– and that is definitely part of being honest. But honesty means more than not lying. A more complete definition of honesty shows that an honest person doesn’t do things that are morally wrong.

Attributes of Honesty

Any honest person should be upright. He or she should not do or practice any of these things:

• Steal
• Tell lies
• Support injustice
• Cheat people
• Deceive people
• Give false or inaccurate information
• Practice hypocrisy
• Staking the praise for what others did
• Engage in any fraudulent activities
• Give or take bribes

But he/she must exhibit

• Truthfulness
• Moral uprightness

• Principled
• Trustworthiness
• Contentment
• Good recommendation

Benefits of Honesty

• Honesty promotes authenticity.
• Honesty fosters courage.
• Honesty shows you care.
• Honesty creates a circle of love.
• Honesty shows maturity and self-acceptance.
• Honesty can bring people closer by creating a safe connection.
• Honesty feels exhilarating because it is so freeing
• Honesty eliminates garbage
• Honesty can keep you out of trouble
• It gives a good name and reputation to the person who exhibits it.
• It makes people trust you.
• It gives people financial reward.
• It opens doors of wonderful opportunities.
• It attracts the blessings of God.
• It makes people become positive role models.
• It promotes ideal business transactions.
• It brings peace of mind.
• Clarity of conscience
• Self-respect
• Hardworking

 

Dishonesty

Dishonesty is the act of deceiving and misleading people. It is a selfish desire and an ungodly way of life. Dishonesty means knowingly giving false information in order to cheat, cause disunity and promote violence. It is a means of getting something through evil acts.

The following are the ways through which people exhibit dishonesty:

• Examination malpractices
• Cheating
• Presenting forged or falsified document.
• Fraudulent activities.
• Mode of dressing.
• Unfulfilled promises.

Consequences of Dishonesty

• Bad name or undesirable reputation.
• Lack of trust.
• Unemployment
• No relationship with God.
• Loss of beneficial opportunity.

Quiz

1. What is Honesty?
2. List two attributes of Honesty.
3. Enumerate three benefits of Honesty.
4. Describe two consequences of dishonesty.

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