One must set the children the right example. To be what one would like them to be. Giving them the example of equality of temper which makes children free from fear, for what makes children deceitful and untruthful, and even cunning, is the fear of being punished. If they feel secure, they will hide nothing and one will then be able to help them to be loyal and honest. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/09/10-april-1957#p5</ref>
=Why is Truthfulness Necessary?=
==Victory over Falsehood==
Each acknowledgment of error is the demolition of one of the lords of Darkness. It may be an acknowledgment to oneself if it is absolutely honest and is no subtle regret apt to be forgotten the next moment and without the strength to make an unbreakable resolution not to repeat the mistake.
<ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/03/victory-over-falsehood#p2</ref>
Absolute truthfulness must govern life if one wants to be close to the Divine.<ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/truth#p3</ref>
==Role of Honesty for Transformation in Different Parts of the Being==
===Lower Vital===
There must be self-restraint, entire truthfulness, a constant thought of the Divine in all one does. This is the way for the change of the lower vital. By constant self-dedication and self-discipline the Force will be brought down into the external being and the change made.<ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/the-lower-vital-being#p27</ref>
===Truthfulness in the Whole Being===
If the will to be true to the inner self in all ways is strong and persistent and vigilant and always calls in the Mother's force, complete truthfulness can be done. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/vigilance-resolution-will-and-the-divine-help#p6</ref>
==Role of Honesty in Sadhana==
To serve God under a cover is easy it and insists on complete service, fearless service and honest service. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/07/the-wheat-and-the-chaff#p2</ref>
The opposition in certain parts of the being exists in every sadhak and can be very obstinate. Sincerity comes by having first the constant central aspiration or will, next, the honesty to see and avow the refusal in parts of the being, finally, the intention of seeing it through even there, however difficult it may be. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwsa/31/the-difficulties-of-human-nature#p25</ref>
If one is honest, sincere, spontaneous, and especially when experiences come without any effort on your part to have them, and as a spontaneous expression of your deeper aspiration, then these experiences carry with them the seal of an absolute authenticity. One must not deceive yourself. One must be sincere and honest with a complete inner rectitude. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/10/aphorism-12#p5</ref>
One’s service to the Divine must be scrupulously honest, disinterested and unselfish, otherwise it has no value. <ref>http://incarnateword.in/cwm/13/organisation-and-work#p90</ref>
=How to Develop Honesty?=