Consequences of not being Truthful

Below are some of the consequences of not being truthful:

• The person will not be accorded respect by others.
• The person is not trusted as he or she is considered unreliable.
• The person will not have a settled mind.
• It causes anxiety because the truth is easier to remember.
• The liar may go to jail.
• Lying is associated with an array of negative health outcomes, including high blood pressure, which may lead to unexpected death.
• It leads to injustice – an innocent person may be punished.
• Above all, it is a sin against the Almighty God.