There must be a hundred different ways to be a good person. Sitting here right now even at 1 in the morning, I can think of at least ten (which is impressive because I'm dog tired). But out of all the ways to be good, there is only one that shows how truly we are sanctifying God's name: honesty.
Honesty is the basis for everything:
Goodness is about character - integrity, honesty, kindness, generosity, moral courage, and the like. More than anything else, it is about how we treat other people. -Dennis Prager
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom. -Thomas Jefferson
Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning. -Joseph B. Wirthlin
Honesty is of God and dishonesty of the devil; the devil was a liar from the beginning. -Joseph B. Wirthlin
Working backwards:
I really just like Wirthlin's quote, that's all.
Jefferson's quote is self-explanatory, just let yourself marinade in his words for a little while and you'll already have a better understanding of the true wisdom that honesty breeds.
Prager's quote is the one I'm most interested in. He points out that honesty is a reflection of the goodness of our characters. He says that goodness is all about our interactions with others. Well think about it: we were all created in God's image, true? True. If we can't be honest, kind, generous, etc. with our peers (who embody part of God Himself or at least His angels), how can we be trusted in keeping God's commandments?
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