Commandment #9 Do Not Lie
Top Ten: Commandment #9, Do Not Lie
Main Verse: Exodus 20:16, and various other verses
Review:
We don’t have God’s love because we obey His commandments. We have God’s commandments because we have received His love.
9th Command (Exodus 20:16)
You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
First Things First
God loves the truth (Titus 1:2)
God loves your neighbor (Matthew 22:37-39)
The Various Types of Lies in the Bible
1.Flattery- a lie to manipulate others with praise (Psalm 12:2)
- The praise is inflated, and the motive is hidden
2. Deception- a lie that is quickly believed without verification
- Others are deceiving you – 1 John 3:7
- You are deceiving yourself – Galatians 6:7-8
3. Slander- a lie that destroys a person’s reputation (Colossians 3:7-8)
- Slander on social media is instant, global, and permanent
4. Heresy- a lie about God’s essential truths (2 Peter 2:1-2)
Application:
- Review your input of words
- Review you output of words
- Recommit to Jesus