Trust begins at the basic level of all human society the family. Truth is an absolutely essential part of the relationships among the growing family membership. As we move beyond the circle of family into the wider community, it is not possible to sustain societal life at any level if the relationships are not founded on truth. It is an aspect of God's invitation to us to enter into a fellowship so complete that it amounts to sharing in the divine nature. Understanding the truth and living it are basic aspects of the full human freedom that Christ came to restore to us.
Truth is attained primarily in an interior judgment of the mind.
Hence, one way of dishonoring truth is by an inward, willful blindness or a determination to think only what is convenient, a willingness to rationalize and accept one's prejudices. Too often, great damage can be done to people's lives and even to institutions because of prejudices that rise to the level of jury decisions or court actions. We have a duty to seek the truth and to speak the truth. We must be honest with ourselves and with others. Even when we do speak the truth we are obliged to do so with respect.