Eight Great reasons to Tell The Truth

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 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. 

~ Barbara A. Lewis ~ 

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You can earn a lot of respect from others when you are truthful. Sometimes people take it the wrong way and would tell them they have a big mouth, for saying everything they tell you.  But it's also a good thing because it shows that you are a good person, that you stick your own beliefs and that you respect yourself. Unlike sometimes when they want you to go do things they want you to but you keep on saying "No." It also helps to prove your character