“Language is a community’s lifeblood”. The Bible teaches that God has endowed humans with an elevated gift of words – and those words are powerful. The way our words go is the way our relationships go. And, so the ninth commandment – “You shall not bear false witness” (pertaining to all lying), means a lot is at stake. Slander, gossip, half-truths – speaking or receiving them – has a devastating effect upon people, and ourselves. And, understanding why we lie, and the grace of truth, is our starting point for becoming truth-tellers.

Study Guide (pdf): 03.16.08 Ninth Command: Heart of a Liar