Is Honesty Just Outdated?

DISHONESTY DESTROYS TRUST 

Relationships are built on trust. When two people trust each other, they feel safe and secure. But trust does not happen overnight. People build trust when they spend time together, engaging in honest communication and acting  unselfishly.  Trust can be shattered, however, by just one act of dishonesty. And when trust has been broken, it can be very difficult to rebuild. 

Have you ever been deceived by someone you thought was a good friend?  If so, how did you feel? Likely, you felt hurt, even betrayed.  That certainly is understandable. There is little doubt that dishonesty can destroy the fabric of precious relationships. 

DISHONESTY BREEDS DISHONESTY 

A study by Robert Innes,  a professor of economics at the University of California, found that  "dishonesty is indeed contagious."  Thus, dishonesty could be likened to a virus-the more contact you have with a person who is deceitful, the greater your risk of being "infected" with dishonesty yourself.

How can you avoid falling into the trap of dishonesty?  The Bible can help you.  Please consider a few Bible principles.  

Next time: Is Honesty Just Outdated? -Why  It Pays to Be Honest

From The Watchtower magazine