What does God say about telling the truth?

Christ Jesus said, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32).

Which of the 10 Commandments is about lying?

The Ninth of the Ten Commandments is “You shall not give false witness against your neighbor.” This means two things: “Do not lie when testifying in court.” And, “Do not lie.” Period.

What is wrong with lying?

Lying is bad because a generally truthful world is a good thing: lying diminishes trust between human beings: if people generally didn’t tell the truth, life would become very difficult, as nobody could be trusted and nothing you heard or read could be trusted – you would have to find everything out for yourself.

What is the saying about lying?

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” “I’m not upset that you lied to me, I’m upset that from now on I can’t believe you.” “The reason I talk to myself is because I’m the only one whose answers I accept.”

What does the Bible say about not telling everything?

Proverbs 11:13 – “He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.” Proverbs. 17:9a – “He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.”

What does the Bible teach us about honesty?

Proverbs 14:25 This is a short proverb about the importance of being honest. The NCV translation says it well – “A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.”

Which commandment teaches about honesty?

Overview. In giving the Ten Commandments, the Lord declared: “Thou shalt not steal. Thou shalt not bear false witness.” The Church’s thirteenth article of faith states, “We believe in being honest.” To be honest means to be sincere, truthful, and without deceit at all times.

Is telling lie a sin?

One of the Ten Commandments is “thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour”; for this reason, lying is generally considered a sin in Christianity.

Is it ever OK to lie?

It’s a delicate, individual balance.” So while honesty is usually the best policy, there are exceptions. Just about all religions and belief systems, however, extol the virtue of honesty. So while it’s okay to lie, in most cases, it’s better to strive not to.