The communication principle outlined in this article concerns the communication of lies and the outcome of lying. In the book of Psalms the Bible's position on lying is explained very clearly. Psalm 59:12-13:12 says, “Let them be carried away by their pride because of the sins of their mouth and the words of their lips. For the curses and lies they speak, 13 destroy them in your wrath; consume them until they are no longer there. Then it will be known to the ends of the earth that God reigns over Jacob." Speaking truthfully is a very important part of ethical living. The Bible has very strong feelings against lying, as seen in this book of Psalms. If someone knowingly tells someone that they intend to do something, but they know there is no intention to actually do it, they are lying. Most of the time little lies are told just because a person is cornered and quickly responds with a rash thought. If someone doesn't take the time to think about the question they're asked and doesn't respond quickly, they may be unintentionally lying. Honesty requires someone with the best intention to tell the truth and avoid communicating deceptively. Intent has an acquired relationship between veracity and truth. Someone can be sincere and ethical even if what they say is not actually truthful. Being incorrect in communication does not mean being a real liar. Something said as a result of a mistake is not an act of dishonesty. Honest mistakes can still affect trust between communicators due to the level of reliability and care, but a person who makes a mistake is not considered a liar. I have discovered that there are three aspects to communicating honestly: truthfulness, candor and sincerity. The first one I'll define is true... half of the paper... question. Once you have discovered more information, it is your job as a communicator to ensure that you let your intended audience know your findings and the truth. Another question I have in reference to the Psalms scriptures about speaking truthfully is: If someone makes an honest mistake by misrepresenting a truth due to lack of knowledge, does that make them a liar? I don't think it does. I think if someone says exactly what they know honestly, even if it's not correct, it's not a lie. These questions resonate with Scripture because influential preachers like Abraham and Paul often spoke to large groups of followers, and using these principles in honest communication led them to success. There was no way then that they could have memorized everything the Lord had told them. They did a great job of preaching what they thought and knew was right.