Core Issues in Ethics and Honesty

I believe in honesty. Webster’s Dictionary says that the definition of honesty is freedom from deceit or fraud. I believe that being honest all the time will never require you to lie. Honesty shows that you are genuine and transparent in your actions. I believe when speaking the truth you will never be “caught in a lie”. When you are an honest person, people trust you and when people trust you, you earn others respect. I believe that if you are honest you will be a much happier person and you will not feel the guilt associated with lying. My mother always taught me not to lie because the truth will eventually catch up to you. Being honest also builds character. Other people enjoy being around others who are honest with them. Honesty expresses both self-respect and respect for others. I believe that being honest is important because it strengthens the trust that others have in you. We find ourselves in positions where we could either lie or tell the truth. Honesty is telling the whole truth, even if it gets you into trouble. Although being honest is hard to do at times, there is truth in the meaning that “honesty is the best policy”.

I believe in honesty. Webster’s Dictionary says that the definition of honesty is freedom from deceit or fraud. I believe that being honest all the time will never require you to lie. Honesty shows that you are genuine and transparent in your actions. I believe when speaking the truth you will never be “caught in a lie”. When you are an honest person, people trust you and when people trust you, you earn others respect. I believe that if you are honest you will be a much happier person and you will not feel the guilt associated with lying. My mother always taught me not to lie because the truth will eventually catch up to you. Being honest also builds character. Other people enjoy being around others who are honest with them. Honesty expresses both self-respect and respect for others. I believe that being honest is important because