Honesty and Dishonesty Flashcards
(23 cards)
What are the two kinds of men mentioned in the quote?
Honest men and dishonest men
Define honesty.
The quality of being truthful; integrity
Define dishonesty.
Deceitfulness shown in someone’s character or behaviour
What do different world religions teach about honesty?
They teach that followers should be truthful and avoid dishonest behaviour
List examples of dishonest behaviour condemned by various religions.
- Stealing
- Identity Theft
- Robbery
- Fraud
What does Proverbs 6:30 say about stealing food?
It is understandable if done to satisfy hunger when starving
What is one of the Ten Commandments related to stealing?
‘Thou shalt not steal’
What is larceny?
A type of crime involving unlawfully taking or using property belonging to another
What is the punishment for theft in Islam according to Quran verse 5:38?
Cutting off the hand of the thief
What are the conditions for implementing the punishment for theft in Islam?
- Stolen stealthily
- Stolen property of worth
- Value above a certain limit
- Taken from a secured place
- Proven theft
- Victim requests return
What is the significance of honesty in the legal system?
People must take a vow to speak the truth when giving evidence in court
What is the ninth Commandment?
‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour’
What does hypocrisy mean?
Claiming to know and follow certain beliefs while behaving contrary to those beliefs
What does the term ‘hypocrite’ imply?
Someone acting a role in life which is untruthful
What does Romans 12:9 say about love?
Love must be ‘without hypocrisy’
What does Proverbs 25:18 compare to bearing false witness?
A violent weapon
What are dishonest business practices?
Activities that break relevant laws, such as false advertising and deceptive pricing
What does bribery involve?
Promising, giving, or receiving something of value to influence a public official
What does the Torah say about accepting bribes?
It forbids judges from taking bribes and states they blind the sighted
What does Exodus 23:8 say about bribery?
You shall take no bribe, for a bribe blinds the clear-sighted
What happens to those who demand bribes according to the Bible?
They incur the wrath of God and are called ‘evil’
What is the consequence of bribery according to religious teachings?
Leads to corruption and injustice
Fill in the blank: The act of offering a bribe is condemned by association because it _______.
perverts justice
