Q62. What is required in the ninth commandment?
The ninth commandment requires us to uphold and promote truth in our dealings with one another, to protect our own good name and that of our neighbor, and to do this especially when giving testimony.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Zechariah 8:16
“These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:”
1 Peter 3:16
“Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”
Acts 25:10
“Then said Paul, I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged: to the Jews have I done no wrong, as thou very well knowest.”
3 John 12
Proverbs 14:5, 25
“A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. … A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful witness speaketh lies.”