Is it necessary to tell the truth always?

Answer 1

Because to LORD said to many, many times in his word, The Bible. If we don't, not only will relationships be lost, but God will judge us.

Answer 2

Its very important to be honest, when you are not honest with someone especially if its something important they may never believe you when you are actually being honest because you were not honest to them in the past. also u must be honest with yourself n god or u will never achieve anything n life #2 answ: Apparently not if your are an American politician, but otherwise.... I totally agree with above and would like to add that when you start lying, it will breed like rabbits. One lie becomes 2, 2 becomes 4, 4 become 8, etc. People use to put honesty in such a high category for determining a person's character that their lives, literally, depended on it. A person caught lying in the middle ages often found their heads on the chopping block. People didn't always have the education to read and write, so their word was their bond and everything depended on a hand shake. Being honest was what made them who they are. It's a shame that we don't still practice that.

Answer 3

It always important to tell the truth. Even if it's just a white lie, you can probably think of something better to say if you think foran extra second before you speak. For example: Instead of lying, "Yeah, these browines are delicious!", say something like, "I wouldn't say they're the best, but that's just my opinion-why don't you ask some other people what they think, too." Then, if other's tell them they're brownies are suck-ish, remind your friend how lucky they are to have such honest friends; offer to make some more brownies with them, and make sure they follow the instructions this time! ~:o)

Answer 4

It is VERY important to always tell the truth. You should never lie or deceive. If you do, you will lose people's trust. And it doesn't have to be a blatant lie. It can just be that you tell someone you'll give them their iPod back when you're done using it. If you "forget", you will begin to lose their trust and your relationship will begin to slip away.

From an ethical point of view the answer can be both yes and no.

Considerations in order to differ between the two could be:

• Is the truth important
• Is the truth harmful
• What can the result be from telling a lie.

Some times the truth can be devastating for an individual that have been unfortunate. A 'white' lie could be in order to protect this individual from further harm.

Many times some people try to find out the truth about things that does not really matter. Often the search for truth involves actions that is unheard of. A white lie could be in order just to calm things down. but then again, if it does not really matter, then why not tell the truth and be done with it.

A white lie should not involve other people. It should only be used in order to protect unfortunate people that against their will have been involved in something bad. An accident or similar.

Parents tell their kids to tell the truth at all times but parents them selves play a masquerade with white lies in order to protect them selves and their kids quite often. It is important to teach kids the difference between a good lie and a bad one. There is a fine line between them and it is not easy to distinguish between them.

If you are in doubt of what is best, then I suggest you have a one on one chat with your mother, father, best friend or even your best friends mother or father.

If you end up with a bad conscience for telling what you thought to be a white lie, then you should have told the truth to start with. This can be corrected though. Tell the truth and point out that you made a mistake. Most people really appreciate honesty. It is very important to be honest. It is a sign of great personality. When this is said, it is also a sign of great personality to protect those that are loved and dear.

You should not protect those that willingly and knowingly have done something bad. That will only backfire and they will rely on you later to protect them. That can make you get into really bad trouble.

Answer 5

If you don't tell the truth you can get in trouble with your family, friends, teachers and the police. The truth hurts but its a good way for people to know what that are doing wrong or doing right.

Answer 6

• People should try their best to be honest and tell the truth as much as possible, but there are times when a person has to tell a little white lie. Example: A girl you may know asks if you think she is fat in a top or dress she is wearing and even if she does look fat in it, it is best to tell her that perhaps another top or dress would look better on her as far as the color so you do not hurt her feelings.

Answer 7

Telling the truth is important cos it makes you an honest person.

Answer 8

Because to LORD said to many, many times in his word, The Bible. If we don't, not only will relationships be lost, but God will judge us.

Answer 9

It is morally wrong, you can have better relationships, and most importantly lying never gets you anywhere!