Lord’s Day 43
Q112. What is the aim of the ninth commandment?
That I never give false testimony against anyone, twist no one's words, not gossip or slander, nor join in condemning anyone without a hearing or without a just cause. Rather, in court and everywhere else, I should avoid lying and deceit of every kind; these are devices the devil himself uses, and they would call down on me God's intense anger. 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 — King James Version
Psalm 15
Proverbs 19:5, 9
Proverbs 21:28
Leviticus 19:11–12
Proverbs 12:22
Proverbs 13:5
John 8:44
Revelation 21:8
1 Corinthians 13:6
Ephesians 4:25
“Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another.”
1 Peter 3:8–9
1 Peter 4:8
“And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.”
Test Yourself · Q112