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 from 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 fee; secure and peaceful inside

I agree with Barbara because many time we are scared, to tell the truth, and we think it is best to lie so you don't do harm to others. Telling the truth can have consequences but the consequences are better than living with guilt. Guilt is a monster to me, it is so unkind that at an extreme point it makes you break. I've heard from others that telling the truth is hard and they are right. You can take the easy way out by lying. But instead of being selfish and thinking of how hard it is, realize the positive outcomes not only for yourself but for others. When you tell the truth you usually feel better afterward and that's great but the most important thing is to remember you told the truth because you knew that was the best thing to do even if it hurts you.