National values – honesty

Meaning of Honesty

Honesty is the attitude of standing for the truth or telling the truth at all times. It also means being fair, sincere and truthful.

It may also involve such attitudes as equity, fairness, openness, uprightness and sincerity.  Honesty implies being trustworthy; not likely to lie, cheat or hide facts.

EVALUATION

1. What is honesty?

Attributes of Honesty

When we talk of attributes of honesty we mean the characteristics, features or elements of honesty. They are as follow:

1. Integrity: An honest person is a man or woman of integrity who would always do what is right.
2. Truthfulness: An honest person will always say the truth all the time.
3. Boldness and Courage: Boldness and courage is a necessary condition for honesty. An honest person will not be bothered about whatever will happen when truth is required in any situation.
4. Fairness: An honest person will be fair to all not minding whose horse is gored or what situation he may find himself
5. Responsibility: An honest person is a responsible person. This is carrying out your obligation or duties, being answerable for your own actions.
6. Honour: An honest person is a man of honour. This is because he is able to keep to his word.

(Mnemonics for the above points could be F. BIRTH)

Benefits of Honesty

The following are the benefits of being honest:

1. An honest person is highly respected in the society.
2. It will project individuals, groups and the country in a positive light that can be relied upon when the need arises.
3. Honesty also leads to political, economic and social advancement thus; the country will move forward.
4. God blesses and rewards an honest person.
5. There will also be a sense of fulfillment and contentment.

EVALUATION

1. What is honesty?
2. Highlight five (5) attributes of honesty.
3. Explain any three attributes of honesty.
4. Mention five benefits of honesty.
5. What are the major benefits of honesty?