If you've ever told a whopper of a lie, you already know how quickly dishonesty can complicate your life. You had to work extra hard to cover up, remember exactly what you said, maybe even get someone else all tangled up in your deception by asking her to go along with your lie. It's really a mess.
It may be hard to face the consequences of telling the truth, but it sure makes the life a lot simpler when you do. When you owns up to the truth, the clear, uncluttered conscience lets you get on with your life. And you keep your life simple by avoiding the need to cover up for a lie, or to keep your stories straight.
God places a high value on honesty, and he wants his people to do the same. God knows how easily lying can become a habit that destroys His children's integrity and damages their relationships with God and with other people. If you read the bible, you will know that many bible verses and stories about lies and deception reveal how severe the consequences of dishonesty are. They are always more severe than the consequences of telling the truth.
I think God has taught me a good lesson about honesty. You know, when you make it a habit to tell the truth, you simplify your life. You also keep the line of communication open with God. You can approach Him without that nagging sense of guilt that results when you've been dishonest. The same holds true with other people.
Lies tend to create the need for more lies.
That's a complication you don't need.
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