Honesty and Integrity, Forms of Lying Flashcards
implies trustworthiness and incorruptibility to a degree that one is incapable of being false to a trust, responsibility, or pledge
integrity
implies the refusal to lie / deceive in any way
honesty
false statement contrary to truth
any intention to deceive
lie
Why people lie
Our sinful human nature
Fear
Carelessness
Sometimes, we tell others about a personal experience in such a way that puts us in a better light
Can be half true
boasting
sharing information about others by adding or taking away details
gossiping
when words are said with insincere motives
telling people what they want to hear in order to get what we want
flattery
bearing false witness when we withhold information which could clear an accused person
Silence
If we tell the truth about someone just to defame their character, we are sinning. It’s all right if our intention is to help that person get better.
Telling All
clearly violates the ninth commandment.
Living Life of Hypocrisy