What is the aim of the ninth commandment?
Text: CRC/RCA 2011 · Read it at the source
That I never give false testimony against anyone, twist no one’s words, not gossip or slander, nor join in condemning anyone rashly or without a hearing. Rather, in court and everywhere else, I should avoid lying and deceit of every kind; these are the very devices the devil uses, and they would call down on me God’s intense wrath. I should love the truth, speak it candidly, and openly acknowledge it. And I should do what I can to guard and advance my neighbor’s good name.
Scripture proofs
- 1
- Ps. 15; Prov. 19:5; Matt. 7:1; Luke 6:37; Rom. 1:28-32
- 2
- Lev. 19:11-12; Prov. 12:22; 13:5; John 8:44; Rev. 21:8a>
- 3
- 1 Cor. 13:6; Eph. 4:25
- 4
- 1 Pet. 3:8-9; 4:8