The Bible mentions several ways we can do this. First of all, we can speak falsehood directly. So, what are the different ways the Bible says that we can be guilty of lying?Ī. You can dress it up in other language, try to justify or disguise it, but that’s just another lie in itself! I think of Winston Churchill who instead of calling someone in the House of Parliament a liar simply accused him of “perpetrating a terminological inexactitude!” I am sure the guy had no idea what Churchill had just called him! But whatever you choose to call it: a lie is a lie is a lie. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it.” (James 4:11) James picks up on this in James 4 when he says, “Brothers, do not slander one another. In Exodus 20 the word translated “false” in “false testimony” is a word that means “untrue.” In Deuteronomy 5 the word translated “false” in “false testimony” is a word that means “insincere, empty or worthless.” This goes beyond simply that which is untrue, and includes speaking any evil against your neighbor. And in Deuteronomy 5 we find Moses reminding the Israelites about the Ten Commandments, as well as further explaining to them about the Ten Commandments, so there are some minor differences. Remember, Deuteronomy 5 takes place forty years later outside the borders of Canaan. It is interesting when you compare the Ten Commandments as originally given here in Exodus 20 with the second giving of the Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy 5. Secondly, the command means that you shall not speak evil against another person. You shall not speak evil against another (Exodus 20:16 Deut 5:20 James 4:11) You shall not intentionally speak anything which you know to be untrue.ī. “Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.” (Colossians 3:9-10) So it is important for us to realize that the ninth commandment is not just limited to courtroom situations. Colossians 3 also makes this wider application. Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God.” Leviticus 19 is dealing with the application of several of the Ten Commandments, and here the ninth commandment is shown to include all forms of lying. You shall not intentionally speak that which is untrue (Lev 19:11-12 Col 3:9-10 )įirst of all, the command means that you shall not intentionally speak that which is untrue. So let’s take a closer look at the meaning of the command.Ī. “You shall not bear false witness you shall not lie.” Proverbs 6:16-19 says, “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.” Notice that two out of the seven have to do with lying! Proverbs 12:22 says, “The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful.”Īnd so God has given us the ninth commandment, “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” And although the command was originally directed against lying about another person, especially in a courtroom situation, it has rightly been interpreted as commanding against all forms of lying. The Bible also tells us that God hates lying. In fact, the Bible says that it is impossible for God to lie. Is there anybody here who can say that they are not a liar? If you answered yes, guess what? You’re a liar! Psalm 116:11 says, “All men are liars,” but God is a God of truth. “You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.” (Exodus 20:16) We are nearing the end of our series on the Ten Commandments for Today, and today we come to the ninth commandment, which has to do with lying. INTRODUCTION: Please take your Bibles and turn with me to Exodus 20. Click here for more messages on The Ten Commandments.Ĭlick here to return to the Sermons page.
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