One way is to double - check the information. If you're not sure about a detail in the story, don't include it until you've verified it. Also, avoid exaggerating. For instance, if something was a small incident, don't make it out to be a huge event. And always be ready to admit if you made a mistake in the past related to the story.
Not always. Sometimes it can be quite tricky to figure out if a story is true or false, especially if there's not enough evidence or it's full of ambiguity.
Here is a short story. There was a young boy named Tom. In his village, a valuable necklace was stolen. The owner was very sad and everyone was suspecting each other. Tom saw who really took it, it was an old man who was very poor and took it out of desperation. When the villagers asked Tom if he knew anything, he was scared at first but then decided to always speak the truth. He told them what he saw. The villagers were shocked but then they understood the old man's situation and instead of punishing him, they helped him. This shows that speaking the truth, even when it's difficult, can lead to positive outcomes.
The theme of trust could also be present. If the lion always tells the truth, other animals will come to trust it. And this trust can be the foundation for a harmonious relationship among the animals in the story. For example, they might trust the lion to resolve disputes fairly because they know it will be truthful.
One way is to look for consistency. If a story has a lot of contradictions, it's likely a lie. For example, if one part says it was a spontaneous encounter but later details seem overly planned, it could be false. The truth might be the story that seems the most straightforward and sincere.
Jesus Himself is the ultimate truth - teller. He always spoke the truth about God, about salvation, and about the human condition. For example, when He told the Samaritan woman at the well about her past marriages, He was speaking the truth in love. His teachings were full of truth, and He never deviated from it, whether it was about loving one's neighbor or the nature of the Kingdom of God.
Well, I'm not sure which specific 'lion always tells the truth' story you mean. There could be many fictional stories with such a concept. Maybe it's about a magical forest where a lion is the only one who always speaks the truth and helps other animals solve problems by being honest.
A boy who always told lies could end up being alone and facing consequences like getting punished or having no one to rely on when he needed help. His lies would catch up with him eventually.