Islam
Be mindful of God and be with the truthful. Truthfulness leads to righteousness.
Qur'an 9:119; Bukhari 6094
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Honesty
Honesty
Truthfulness is treated as a foundation of faith in every tradition: in speech, in trade, and in how we live.
activity
Family 'truth jar': each evening, share one moment today when telling the truth was hard.
talk
Is a 'small' lie ever harmless? What does each tradition say?
teachings
Christianity
Put away falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour.
Ephesians 4:25
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Judaism
Keep far from falsehood. Honest weights and measures are required of all.
Exodus 23:7; Leviticus 19:35–36
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Hinduism
Truth alone triumphs, not falsehood.
Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6
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Buddhism
Right speech: say only what is true, beneficial and timely.
Noble Eightfold Path; MN 58
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Sikhism
Truth is high, but higher still is truthful living.
Guru Granth Sahib, ang 62
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sermons
Buddhism · en
Honesty
Right speech
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Noble Eightfold Path; Abhaya Sutta (MN 58)
outline
- Speech that is true, helpful and timely
- Avoiding gossip and harsh words
- Mindful speaking online
Islam · en
Honesty
The truthful will be with the truthful
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Qur'an 9:119; Bukhari 6094, Muslim 2607
outline
- Truthfulness leads to righteousness, and righteousness to Paradise
- Honesty in trade, in the home and online
- Small lies and how they grow
Hinduism · en
Honesty
Truth alone triumphs
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Mundaka Upanishad 3.1.6 (Satyameva Jayate)
outline
- Satya as a core virtue
- Truth in thought, word and deed
- India's national motto and its meaning
Sikhism · en
Honesty
Truthful living
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Guru Granth Sahib, ang 62
outline
- Truth is high, truthful living higher still
- Kirat Karni: honest work
- Integrity in business
Christianity · en
Honesty
Speaking the truth in love
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Ephesians 4:15, 25; Proverbs 12:22
outline
- Putting away falsehood
- Truth with gentleness
- Integrity when no one is watching