A little lie won't hurt. Will it?

By Donna Braymer
Published by the Harrison Daily Times
Sept. 29, 2009


What’s wrong with a little lie every now and then? It is certainly
easy to do. But a lie is still wrong, whether little or big. Why?

Honesty is an very important character trait. Once you have a
reputation for not telling the truth, it’s hard to convince people you
have changed.

People around you need to know they can trust you, and can always
believe what you say.

To my shame, as a teenager, I was very good at not telling a lie, but
also not telling the whole truth. That is just as wrong.

Once you start telling small lies, it gets easier and easier to
continue the deception. I’ve known some people who have told enough
lies, they aren’t sure what the truth really is.

It’s often said, “Tell a lie long enough and loud enough, and people
will take it for truth.”

Sometimes we tell ourselves lies, which are also dangerous. We think
we are not very smart, or put ourselves down for making a mistake. If
you constantly bombard your inner self with negative thoughts, you
will become what you think and be very miserable.

Small lies turn into big lies and lots of complications. Learn to
always tell the truth, to yourself and others. You are human. When you
make a mistake, admit it. Don’t blame others — be honest. Take
responsibility and make wise, honest choices.






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