Positive Values Asset #29 - Honesty

Our Positive Values Asset of the Week, number 29 - Honesty, is described as Abeing willing to tell the truth - even when it=s not easy@. Honesty needs to be practiced at home and at school. Be a good example in the area of honesty for younger brothers and sisters. Make a commitment to be honest. That little twinge you feel inside when you aren=t honest is called your conscience. Ignoring it makes it easier to be dishonest. It=s like taking a good knife and dulling it=s edge by hitting it on bricks. Eventually, the knife doesn=t work and is no longer useful. Instead, you can keep your conscience sharp, strong and useful by responding to it when you make a mistake. If you=ve been dishonest, make things right by apologizing and telling the truth to the people who need to hear it. When you=re tempted to be dishonest, listen to that Asmall voice@ inside you and make the right choice. Honesty is the best policy, even when it=s not easy. Remember - assets count!

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 the truth 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 feel secure and peaceful inside.