Honesty: 7 essential habits in the character of honest people

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom

Thomas Jefferson

Honesty is a fundamental value that refers to fair, true actions, without deception. For this reason, honest people are those who do not lie, do not cheat, do not steal, or manipulate.

Although all of the above is true, the definition goes much further. Honesty also includes the intention that accompanies the truth of your actions. This means being transparent. If a person is honest, there will not be the slightest sign to be wrong about him. The person who is mature in honesty is at the higher levels of being.

Honesty is the greatest virtue of all human values because it allows us to enjoy excellent personal benefits, as well as greater rewards for the community and the nation. It is a solid foundation for us and for society.

By studying the character of honest people, we find several key habits that can be learned and developed:

Table of Contents

1. They are honest in what they do; also in what they say, think, and feel.

2. They keep their promises and commitments

3. They are reliable and straight

4. They tell others the things they should know, even those that are not easy.

5. They do not accept negative influences

6. They do not tell lies, but neither do half-truths

7. They are honesty trainers

1. They are honest in what they do; also in what they say, think, and feel.

Honesty is integral and refers to the whole of who you are as a person. You cannot separate truth from honesty, because honesty is the result of honesty. It is that inner voice that suggests you be clear before you lie.

Honesty also refers to being transparent about your words, actions, and feelings. It is the beautiful moral virtue of acting according to the opinion of your conscience so as not to fall into theft, cheating, and deception.

2. They keep their promises and commitments

Honest people live up to their promises, keeping commitments, and amicably stirring up problems.

In a world based on honesty, it would not take much of the police force because crime would stop. Crime is precisely the product of dishonesty, lies, and theft.

Honest people have a habit of sticking to their commitments. They have the firm conviction that their value as people is based on being clean, neat, and honest. They maintain an excellent reputation because they fulfill all their commitments and obligations.

3. They are reliable and straight

Honest people have a remarkable habit of being trustworthy and upright. This means not cheating, taking greater care of the goods of others, not stealing, not manipulating, not being sneaky, or staying quiet when it comes to talking.

The honest person also recognizes complicity in the nature of the omission. You can fall into crime when by omission you do not express irregularities such as robbery and theft; your silence makes you an accessory to these criminal activities.

Reliability and uprightness is the fundamental characteristic of honest people. It is vitally important that you do not disappoint the trust that others place in you, as well as that you remain firm in your convictions and beliefs; so that you become a man, or a woman of virtue and honesty.

4. They tell others the things they should know, even those that are not easy.

Honest people maintain very good trusting relationships. They have a moral obligation, to be frank, loving, open, and direct with those close to them.

People who practice honesty are sincere with the people around them. They express the truth, even though it may be harsh and painful. They prefer to be honest and clear, even if this means the loss of a friendship.

There are situations in life where telling the truth can get you into trouble. Honest people, however, are truthful, proven, upright, and loyal; at all times and places.

5. They do not accept negative influences

People who practice honesty have a firm conviction and belief in the goodness of ethical and moral principles and values. They are people who are not influenced by the environment, and by dishonest people.

There are situations in the family, at work, in business, and in the community, where some want to take advantage; they also want you to participate in corruption. Stay firm in your principles, walk away and say "no" to those who want to get involved in the dirty and dishonest business.

Good friends and people who really consider you would never propose things outside the law. In this same vein, it is important to recognize the laws and regulations in force; so as not to fall into errors due to ignorance and ignorance.

6. They do not tell lies, but neither do half-truths

Honest people generally avoid exaggerations. It is important that you do not promise what you cannot deliver, or deliberately misrepresent information.

Similarly, it is necessary when practicing honesty not to cover up important facts that could damage your reputation. It is better to be clear and concise, to avoid misunderstandings in the future.

Honest people stay away from hypocrisy and falsehood when it comes to relationships with others. They prefer to tell the truth to a person's face, even if it hurts; with the aim that this person can change and improve her attitudes in the future. Likewise, they are interested in letting them know their failures and mistakes; in order to grow as people.

7. They are honesty trainers

People who practice honesty have as their main habit to emphasize this principle and moral value among their own. They are people who reward honesty and practice it in their lives so that others want to imitate them. Cultures that are not clear, straightforward, fixed, and predictable; end up being discarded and cut off from prosperity.

Being dishonest and having fostered a dishonest culture brings many problems. In fact, insecurity in society is more serious than economic problems.

Insecurity breeds crime, dishonesty, and corruption. Investments, growth, and development are held back by a lack of honesty.

Since honesty is the main core of values, everything works properly when we practice it. It is important that we be honest trainers, as we will never really change; until we live and follow this wonderful principle.