My moral code is to always act with integrity, compassion, and honesty in all my actions and decisions. This means being true to myself, treating others with respect, and making choices that align with the greater good.
No matter what the case may be I will always tell the truth, saying the truth will never be the end of me, even if that can cost me a lot I will make sure I say the truth.
Saying the truth can free others from trouble while lying can put some into trouble, I would rather say the truth and maintain my dignity over silver and gold than acquire this with no atom of honesty in me.
Being honest can be so challenging in this generation because we all live in a world of selfishness where we never care about others rather than ourselves, my mother will always tell me that a good name is better than silver and gold, I chose to be truthful because of my name, I love to maintain dignity in every area of my lives.
While I was growing up and staying with my parents, I did something so nasty and I had to lie to my mother that I didn't know who did it, my mother told me to tell her the truth but never promised not to beat me, I thought she wouldn't beat me though that was my thought, I told her that I did it and she gave me the beating of my life for lying at first, we all know how African mothers can beat, I served punishment for days and that lesson taught me never to lie and always tell the truth at all time.
I chose to live my life on that path regardless of anything that happens in the country, no matter how frustrating the country can be, I will always maintain my stand and choose to speak the truth, I had found myself in a situation where I had to lie and save myself, it was a terrible time for me because my job was at stake, I called my friends and they told me to lie so that I can safe myself and my job, it was a decision that requires knowledge and intervention of God, I chose to speak the truth and never care about the result.
The next day my boss had to call me and commend my effort for saying the truth, I thought I had lost my job but no, I had my job and also earned his trust more and more. I know most people are doing it but the fact that others are doing it and they are fine lying about things doesn't mean I will be cool with it, the moment I choose to lie is when everything will turn the wrong way, I am not a saint but this has been my decision since my mother warned me never to lose my integrity because my mistake can be someone's downfall and by speaking the truth I may elevate someone as well.
I may be bad at other things but seeing what is wrong and keeping it to myself or knowing the truth about something while others will suffer for it if I do not talk to save them is never my choice, I will rather speak and save people than to keep mute and hurt people even my conscience will never be at peace with me if such a thing happens.
Stand on the truth is my moral code and nothing will change that even if it will change my life, which I know will be for a good course and not the other way round.
This is my entry for this week's episode of hivelearners community prompt of #hl-w123e1 which the topic is tagged as "YOUR MORAL CODE"
