Why is it important to be honest?

It is important to be honest because if you are not honest then people won't trust you when you are honest.  But if it's lying to spare somebody's feelings then you can lie.  I lie sometimes because who doesn't lie?  If you lie to your parents or teachers, then you will not be trusted and they will accuse you of lying when you're not.  If you lie once then it could lead to more and more lies.  You will get yourself into deeper and more trouble.