Lying is generally the practice of telling falsehood. The {{:Translink|Category:Moral Law}} includes an injunction to not tell lies (Exodus 20:16, Leviticus 19:11, Deuteronomy 5:20), and the [[Civil Law]] prescribes civil penalty for lying while giving testimony (Deuteronomy 19:16-20). The Bible teaches that the devil is the father of lies (John 8:44), and that our God is the truth (John 14:6). This topic will cover passages relevant to the practice of lying, and an analysis of the practical applicability of said passages to Theonomic society.
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Lying is generally the practice of telling falsehood. The {{:Translink|Category:Moral Law}} includes an injunction to not tell lies (Exodus 20:16, Leviticus 19:11, Deuteronomy 5:20), and the {{:Translink|Category:Civil/Judicial Law}} prescribes civil penalty for lying while giving testimony (Deuteronomy 19:16-20). The Bible teaches that the devil is the father of lies (John 8:44), and that our God is the truth (John 14:6). This topic will cover passages relevant to the practice of lying, and an analysis of the practical applicability of said passages to Theonomic society.
Latest revision as of 05:58, 30 August 2020
Lying is generally the practice of telling falsehood. The Moral Law includes an injunction to not tell lies (Exodus 20:16, Leviticus 19:11, Deuteronomy 5:20), and the Civil/Judicial Law prescribes civil penalty for lying while giving testimony (Deuteronomy 19:16-20). The Bible teaches that the devil is the father of lies (John 8:44), and that our God is the truth (John 14:6). This topic will cover passages relevant to the practice of lying, and an analysis of the practical applicability of said passages to Theonomic society.