TRUTH OR LIE

The Difference Between
Being Honest, The
Truth, And Lies

Honesty always holds the traits of truth, and as it
is said ‘Honesty is the best policy’, it focuses on
traits of morally correct values. For example, a
person is considered to be an honest person if he
does not steal or cheat. The person is not engaged
in any kind of bribery and is straightforward. A
person with these traits qualifies as a dependable
candidate. One can depend on such persons as they
will never cheat or betray. If a person does
something that is morally wrong or hides his wrong
actions, then it is clear that the person is not
honest. Honest people possess a reputation in the
society and this quality is considered as a very
important quality of a human being. An honest
person is always appreciated by good people and is
generally rewarded by appreciation or some other
means.
Truthfulness defines the characteristic of being
honest and telling the truth. It corresponds to
reality and reality is perceived to be the truth.
Truth is pure and cannot have even a minute lie
attached with it. Truthfulness can also be defined
as being honest in your words as well as actions.
Truth means no lie in whatever situation you are.
Truthfulness stays away from gossip and prejudice.
A truthful person makes his own opinion after
seeing or analyzing the things himself.
Truthfulness also builds trust. A truthful person
knows how to distinguish between fantasy and
reality. He does not try to exaggerate or impress
others. Many times truths are bitter but still the
quality of truthfulness supports truth and is always
ready to bear the consequences.
As already defined, they are connected traits
guided by each other. Honesty is all about
truthfulness of anything, whereas truthfulness
directly deals with honesty. Both are used in order
to explain each other. Thus, it is clear that these
both virtues cannot exist in independence. A person
who is honest will be definitely truthful and
similarly a truthful person will possess honesty.
Both are traits of a trustworthy human being. An
honest person always supports truth. Some people
assume that they both can be different and they
explain it with examples like; if your friend asks
you about her dress and you did not like it at all.
You may say that it is a nice dress and I like it.
You say it because you do not want to hurt the
feelings of your friend and consider it as honesty
on behalf of your friendship. But, still for this
particular statement you are being dishonest. Thus,
we can conclude that for the same thing both
traits cannot exist with different notions.

What is the definition of Truth?

Truth means something that is proven to be
fact or reality. Truth requires multiple people
to share the same view or opinion to be
recognized as true.

What is the definition of a Lie?

A lie is a false statement made by a person or
group who knows it is not the truth,
intentionally.

My View On Honesty, The Truth, and Liars
This falls back to why I wrote this article. I
know someone who thinks that everything
they say is true. Their stories are so far out
there, that there is no way they are telling the
truth. The facts wouldn’t ever add up, and
everyone agrees. I always say to myself “what
a liar.”
Now I have to rethink that statement. If the
person believes their own stories and they
definitely aren’t the truth. It doesn’t matter
because they aren’t intentionally telling a fib
and therefor can’t be a liar.
Honesty is a very important characteristic to
have. You should always pride yourself in
being honest and having integrity. Sometimes
standing up for what you believe in to be true
and bucking the crowd can be a good thing. I
want you to sit back and think about things
you say everyday. How much of it is really the
truth?
This may not apply to you at all. Some people
are really honest and always have been. Some
people can recognize the truth very easily. If
we could all improve our honesty and how
honest others think we are, then we could
greatly benefit from this. Don’t lie if you
know you aren’t telling the truth. If you
believe your opinion is right and you have
looked at both sides, then keep it. It’s not a lie
if you honestly believe it. That’s your God
given right. I hope this sheds some insight on
your life. Good Luck!