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    This document discusses the concepts of honesty and dishonesty. It defines honesty as truthfulness, sincerity and frankness, originating from the Latin word meaning honor. Dishonesty is defined as deceiving, stealing, misleading or misrepresenting the truth. Some common reasons for lying include fear, pride, greed, favoritism and lack of trust. Benefits of honesty include building reputation and trust, gaining reliability, feeling secure, and clarifying misunderstandings. Dishonesty erodes trust, corrupts integrity and manipulates people, while honesty helps resolve problems and strengthens integrity.

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    This document discusses the concepts of honesty and dishonesty. It defines honesty as truthfulness, sincerity and frankness, originating from the Latin word meaning honor. Dishonesty is defined as deceiving, stealing, misleading or misrepresenting the truth. Some common reasons for lying include fear, pride, greed, favoritism and lack of trust. Benefits of honesty include building reputation and trust, gaining reliability, feeling secure, and clarifying misunderstandings. Dishonesty erodes trust, corrupts integrity and manipulates people, while honesty helps resolve problems and strengthens integrity.

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    This document discusses the concepts of honesty and dishonesty. It defines honesty as truthfulness, sincerity and frankness, originating from the Latin word meaning honor. Dishonesty is defined as deceiving, stealing, misleading or misrepresenting the truth. Some common reasons for lying include fear, pride, greed, favoritism and lack of trust. Benefits of honesty include building reputation and trust, gaining reliability, feeling secure, and clarifying misunderstandings. Dishonesty erodes trust, corrupts integrity and manipulates people, while honesty helps resolve problems and strengthens integrity.

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    HONESTY

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    This document discusses the concepts of honesty and dishonesty. It defines honesty as truthfulness, sincerity and frankness, originating from the Latin word meaning honor. Dishonesty is defined as deceiving, stealing, misleading or misrepresenting the truth. Some common reasons for lying include fear, pride, greed, favoritism and lack of trust. Benefits of honesty include building reputation and trust, gaining reliability, feeling secure, and clarifying misunderstandings. Dishonesty erodes trust, corrupts integrity and manipulates people, while honesty helps resolve problems and strengthens integrity.

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     The absence of lies, crookedness, deceit or

    fraud.
     Honesty is truthfulness, sincerity, and
    frankness.
     Honesty: From the Latin word honestos.
    Related to honos, which means honor; the
    state of being credible, virtuous, upright,
    sincere, truthful.
    Jerry White, Honesty, Morality, & Conscience.
     The act or practice of deceiving, stealing,
    misleading and misrepresenting the truth.
    1. Fear. We tell a lie out of fear.
    2. Pride and Perfectionism. We tell a lie out of pride
    to cover up our mistakes and failures.
    3. Greediness.
    4. Favouritism. We look good to others, or we want to
    protect somebody’s feelings.
    5. Lack of trust.
    “It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you
    know that you would lie if you were in his place.” ~Henry
    Louis Mencken, A Little Book in C Major, 1916
    1. It builds a good reputation.
    2. It helps you gain trust and respect from
    those around you.
    3. It brings reliability.
    4. It helps us to be true to our self. (It feels
    good)
    5. It clarifies misunderstandings, confusion, or
    conflict.
    6. Helps us feel secure and peaceful inside.
     Dishonesty/Lying: Makes matters worse; Erodes trust;
    Corrupts integrity; Becomes a habit, part of character;
    Makes life unfair; Manipulates people; Cheapens
    communication.
     Honesty: Helps resolve problems; Builds trust;
    Strengthens integrity; Becomes a habit, part of
    character; Makes life fair; Respects people; Values
    communication.
     “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set
    you free.” John 8:32
     “If you tell the truth you don't have to remember
    anything.” ~Mark Twain
     “Honesty is being yourself: accepting you who are,
    respecting who you are, being proud of who you are!”
     1. What kind of problems does dishonesty cause?
     2. How can you be honest and not hurt someone?
     What are some common situations when people are
    sometimes dishonest?
     Is dishonesty every justifiable?

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