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Strangers to the Truth (Part One)

CGG Weekly by Mike Ford

Falsehood weaves a tangled web of deception, as seen in the story of Alexi Santana, who fabricated an extraordinary life to gain admission to Princeton University, only to be revealed as James Hogue, a man with a criminal past. This illustrates how lies, no matter how elaborate, eventually unravel. The first recorded lie in Scripture appears in Genesis 3:4, where the serpent deceives Eve by saying, "You will not surely die," directly contradicting God's command. Some suggest an earlier distortion in Genesis 3:3, when Eve adds to God's words by claiming He forbade touching the fruit, though He did not. Whether this was an attempt to strengthen the command or an exaggeration, it shows the danger of straying from truth, even with good intent. God's instruction in Exodus 20:16, "Do not bear false witness against your neighbor," stands clear and needs no addition, though Christ expands its spiritual scope to encompass all forms of deceit. Satan, described by Jesus in John 8:44 as a liar and the father of lies, exemplifies the deadly nature of falsehood. Eve, despite hearing God's edict, succumbed to the serpent's blatant deception, highlighting how easily lies can ensnare. Jesus contrasts this with the liberating power of truth, declaring in John 8:31-32, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." Yet, like the Pharisees who denied their bondage despite their history, many remain strangers to truth, often viewing it as relative rather than absolute. Deceit permeates human interactions, with synonyms like prevaricate, dissemble, and obfuscate clouding the wrongness of lying, reflecting a societal struggle to confront its true nature.

The Ninth Commandment

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The ninth commandment protects our relationship with God because by seeking and bearing true witness to the truth, we can have a relationship with God.

The Lack of Love in Lying

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Those who lie or swear falsely or deceive in any way prove themselves unreliable or untrustworthy and begin to undermine relationships.

Changing the Narrative

Sermonette by Joseph B. Baity

We must remain separate from the world, keeping a safe distance from the satanic intrigue served out by the media, trusting only in the pure word of God.

You Deceitful Tongue!

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

A study conducted by Dr. Tara Stewart explains why journalists of the mainstream media have fallen into disapproval for their widespread deception and bias.

Deceptions of the End Time

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our world is full of lies, and many are ignorant of just how much deceit is out there. The best way to resist deception is being convicted of the truth.

The Ninth Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The world is so full of lying and other forms of deceit that 'bearing false witness' has become a way of life for the vast majority of humanity.

The Whole Truth

'Ready Answer' by John O. Reid

We have heard the courtroom mantra, 'the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.' Behavior shows that many shy away from 'nothing but the truth'!

The Commandments (Part Eighteen)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

A community can only be established upon a foundation of stability and truth. Our relationships must be based upon God's truth, producing faithfulness.

Our Trusted Source of Truth (Part One)

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The Olivet Prophecy lists deceit as the first danger confronting Christians who will be living in the disinformation age, strong enough to deceive the elect.

The Ninth Commandment (1997)

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

We cannot measure how much evil the tongue has perpetrated, for falsehoods disguised as truth have destroyed reputations and even nations.

The Ninth Commandment

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

We must embody truth as did Jesus Christ, absolutely refusing to bear false witness in our words, our behavior, and our cumulative reputation.

The False Christ Deception

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

A new lie alleges that a tomb has been found with the remains of Jesus, Mary Magdalene, and their alleged son Judah. It may undermine the faith of many.

The Big Lie (Part One)

Commentary by Mark Schindler

Though we are not to become involved in politics, we need to be aware that enslaving lies are everywhere, generated in the mind of the father of lies, Satan.

What's in the Bucket? (Part Three)

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The elected politicians who refuse to dispel the myths promulgated by the media demonstrate their complicity in the deception.

Christianity Vs. Cultural Paganism

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Satan deceives by mixing truth with and falsehood, promoting cultural pagans or tares among the wheat or members of the church of God.

An Age of Mass Delusion

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh

We need to steer clear of the tentacles of the media and mass culture, realizing that believable or plausible lies have led to tragic consequences.

Are You an Israelite?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Most of ancient Israel, because of their hardened hearts, did not please God. We must reflect on the the ways they stumbled so we can walk differently.

It's All Relative

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

We frequently hear our culture labeled as postmodern. What is postmodernism? How is it related to relativism? Most importantly, what does God think?

Day of Deception

Commentary by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our vulnerability to deception has been increased with the exponential explosion of information, via Facebook, Twitter, and other internet sources.

Bible Answers to The Da Vinci Code

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Dan Brown says that Mary Magdalene was Christ's wife, allegedly 'the disciple whom Jesus loved.' Scripture never hints at personal intimacy between them.

False Gospels

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A major clue for discerning false gospels is that any teaching attempting to change the nature of God or Christ or their doctrines is anti-Christ and false.