Core Laws · Unit 5 · Lesson 1 of 5 · about 5 minutes
No false witness
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Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.Exodus 20:16 · KJV
No false witness, no lies, no twisted words.
This commandment first meant lying in court. The Bible applies it to any lie that harms someone. Trust is how people live together, and lies spend it.
Check 1The ninth commandment is about telling the truth.
Thou shalt not bear false witness.
Check 2Words that are technically true but built to mislead are:
Misleading is lying by another route.
Catch one small lie or exaggeration today, and correct it.
Only check it if you did it. Nobody sees this but you.
What are my small lies protecting?
Write your answer in the journal.
Answer the checks, or play Listen to the end, to finish.
Go further: Playbook 04 · How to speak and keep your word · Books: Exodus · Proverbs