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National False Witness
CGG Weekly by John O. ReidIn this era of moral decline, the sin of bearing false witness pervades every level of society, contributing to the rapid fall of our nation. Lying, once unthinkable, has become so commonplace that it is expected and accepted as a way of life. From individuals telling little white lies to deceitful practices in media, business, and politics, the betrayal of truth is rampant. High-pressure salesmen, marketing companies, and politicians promise much but deliver nothing, while ordinary citizens engage in dishonesty for personal gain or to hide their flaws. God clearly condemns lying, ranking a lying tongue and a false witness among the gravest offenses. In contrast, one who speaks truth from the heart, even to their own detriment, will dwell in God's presence. Consider the source of lying—satan the devil, who introduced deceit to cause confusion, division, and rebellion, aiming to destroy all that God builds. When we lie, even in small ways, we imitate his nature, often to gain an advantage or protect our pride, creating false impressions by shading or omitting the truth. As God's people, we must guard against this pervasive evil, striving to speak truth with one another to foster trust and unity. While we are not obligated to reveal all or answer every question, we must discern whether withholding information stems from a selfish desire to deceive. In a deceived and deceiving culture, it is challenging to imagine a time when only truth will prevail, yet as lights in this world, we represent that godly society. Therefore, we must prioritize truthfulness, repudiating the ways of satan and bearing the image of God before the world.
The Ninth Commandment
Bible Study by Martin G. CollinsThe ninth commandment protects our relationship with God because by seeking and bearing true witness to the truth, we can have a relationship with God.
Shaped by the News
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Pilate realized that people can easily twist truth from half-truths to bald-faced lies. Public media today, shaped by Satan, is no different.
Presumption of Innocence
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughProgressives have attempted to remove a cardinal principle of jurisprudence: The legal doctrine that one is innocent until proven guilty.
What is Truth?
Sermonette by Ryan McClureTruth is a fundamental base of a relationship between God and His people. As the days grow evil, God's people must cling to the truth and love His holy law.
The Ninth Commandment (1997)
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughWe cannot measure how much evil the tongue has perpetrated, for falsehoods disguised as truth have destroyed reputations and even nations.
The Commandments (Part Eighteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughA community can only be established upon a foundation of stability and truth. Our relationships must be based upon God's truth, producing faithfulness.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part Three)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsPilate's attempt to be neutral in a decision that would have required courage backfired on him, causing him to utterly fail in leadership.
Guard Against Being an Abomination to God
Sermon by Kim MyersAn abomination is anything God hates, including idolatry, diverse weights, uncleanness, sorcery, a proud look, a lying tongue, and the shedding of innocent blood.
Do You Recognize This Man? (Part One)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWould we recognize Jesus Christ based on a description? Just about everybody with whom He came into contact misunderstood Him, including His own disciples.
Jesus Christ's Trial (Part Four)
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsGod will not reveal His precious truth to idle curiosity, as was the case with the self-indulgent Herod Antipas, seeking entertainment rather than truth.
Biblical Principles of Justice (Part Two)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughAre we ready, at this stage in our spiritual growth, to apply chapter and verse all the biblical principles that apply to a case?