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“Do Not Bear False Witness”
Exodus 20:1-21

Exodus 20:16

“There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.” — Proverbs 6:16-19

False witness
Lying: intentionally saying something untrue or evil - Lev. 19:11-12; Col. 3:9
Spreading rumors that create conflict - Ex. 23:1; Deut. 5:20; James 4:11; Prov. 6:19: Lev. 19:16
Mixing lies with the truth - 2 Cor. 4:2; Matt. 26:59-61; 1 Peter 2:1, 22 
Living a hypocritical life - Matt. 15:7-8, 19

Reasons we lie
Avoid negative consequences - 1 Samuel 15:13-15
Protect our reputation - 1 Samuel 15:13-15
Get what we want - Acts 5:3
Gain an advantage - Prov. 21:28
Impress others - Jude 16
Harm others - Gen. 39:11-20

Results of lying
Harm to others - Prov. 25:18
Trust destroyed - Prov. 14:5
Wrecked relationships - Prov. 16:28
Ruined reputation - Prov. 10:9
Fractured relationship with God - Psalm 101:7
God’s judgement - Prov. 19:9

Questions to ask ourselves 
Is it true
Is it necessary ?
Is it the right time?
Is it kind?

God hates false witness!