Eight Great Reasons to Tell the Truth by Barbara A. Lewis

1. Telling the truth lets everyone know what really happened. There's less chance of misunderstanding, confusion, or conflict. 2. Telling everyone the truth protects innocent people from being blamed or punished. 3. Telling the truth allows everyone to learn from what happened. 4. You usually get into less trouble fro telling the truth other than lying (and getting caught). 5. Other people trust you more when you tell the truth. 6. You don't have to tell (and remember) more lies to keep your story straight. 7. You gain a reputation for being truthful- a trait most people value. 8. Telling the truth helps you feel secure and peaceful.

Number one is that you shouldn't lie because people will start problems and if you say the truth everyone will understand what truly happened. Number two means that you shouldn't lie and blame some one who is innocent, so you  have to take full responsibility. The third and forth one means that by not lying shows others lessons in life and you will get in less trouble for being honest. By being a honest person, people will know to trust you and take your word when you promise it. The sixth one is that its easier to tell the truth instead of saying a lot of lies to keep your story straight.