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Honesty is defined as the quality of being truthful or the act of being straight forward. Attributes/Qualities of honesty Truth: an honest person does not lie, he is never biased in his discussions. Respect: an honest person respects the opinion of other people. Reliability: an honest person is dependable Obedience: an obedient person is faithful and cannot deviate from the truth. Most obedient people are honest. Hard work: honest people are hard working. They do not believe in malpractices, cheating, bribery and corruption Friendship: honest people have many friends and well-wishers. Benefits of honesty Favour: honest people easily get favour and assistance from other people than dishonest people. Responsibility: an honest person can and would be given a position of responsibility than a dishonest person. Defence: an honest person can be defended when attacked by people of eicked intentions. Patronage: an honest person in business can easily be patronized than a dishonest person in the same trade. Consequences of dishonesty Lack of progress – dishonesty parents growth and progress in an individual and society. Lack of respect – when a person is dishonest, he will not be respected by the people. Malpractices – dishonesty can lead to examination malpractice. A dishonest student will cheat, in an examination. He can also engage in 419. Stealing – a dishonest person can engage in stealing and armed-robbery Hatred – dishonest person is not liked by people and God. People hate those that tell lies. God sees such people as sinners and would not answer their prayers. Evaluation Define the term “honesty” Identify five attributes of honesty Mention and explain four benefits of honesty See also socialization values SCHEME OF WORK

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