Eight great reasons to tell the truth Barbara A. Lewis Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There's less chance of misunderstanding, confusion, or conflict. Telling the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished. Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what really happened. You usually get into less trouble for telling the truth other than lying (and getting caught). Other people trust you more when you tell the truth. You don't have to tell (and remember) more lies to keep your story straight. You gain a reputation for being truthful - a trait most people value. Telling the truth helps you to feel secure and peaceful inside. Reflection: This statement is very true because when you lie you feel bad about it inside because you know you did something wrong. Telling the truth benefits you because it shows that your a honest person and people will respect you more. When you lie about something you feel guilty about it a...