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It's a Lying Game
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)A recent poll, asking the respondents who they trusted the least, revealed that lawyers, used car salesmen, and politicians filled the top three spots.
The Lack of Love in Lying
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughThose who lie or swear falsely or deceive in any way prove themselves unreliable or untrustworthy and begin to undermine relationships.
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.
'I Was Only Joking!'
Sermonette by James C. StoertzWe are encouraged to be cautious with our use of humor and types of phrasing so that we do not cause discord that can lead to a break in relations with others.
The Ninth Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe 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 Vetting
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityWe must take a closer look at ourselves, inviting God into the vetting process, recognizing the difference between what we are and how we present ourselves.
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.
Nothing is Truly Secret
Commentary by Martin G. CollinsNever before have we ever experienced a greater veil of secrecy than in the current administration. The number of federal secrets has burgeoned to over 54 million.
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.
'But I Say to You' (Part Five): Oaths
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughWe must grow in personal integrity, providing a witness for the truth to those around them, not needing the crutch of an oath to guarantee our integrity.
Whom Do We Trust?
CGG Weekly by Richard T. RitenbaughWe place confidence in people who provide emotional satisfaction and seem to have good intentions. Those whom we trust do not even have to be honest or faithful.
Freedom and Responsibility
Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)When a culture liberalizes, there will be a corresponding rise in irresponsibility, as people become fickle, rash, undependable, untrustworthy or disloyal.
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.
First Do No Harm
Sermonette by Joseph B. BaityThe physician's code attributed to Hippocrates was designed to inspire trust on the part of the patients, especially on behalf of the most vulnerable.
The Usual Chaos
Commentary by Richard T. RitenbaughMichael Crichton predicted the disinformation age we are living through right now, warning that it would be difficult to separate reality from fantasy.
The Seventh Commandment: Adultery
Sermon by John W. RitenbaughIn Amos' prophecy, faithlessness and sexual immorality loom large, like a a prostitute chasing after lovers. Faithlessness extends into not keeping one's word.
Who Do You Trust? (Part Two)
Sermon by Mark SchindlerCarnal men prove themselves to be dangerous, hopeless fools when not equipped with the wisdom of God, made possible only with his Holy Spirit.
Israel's Missing Characteristics of God
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)Faithfulness is living continually by faith, acting even though doing so may cost us. Love is not primarily a feeling, but faithfulness in applying God's Word.
Abraham's Sacrifice (Part Five): Promises Confirmed
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughSome critical scholars, unable to distinguish between conditional and unconditional promises, mistakenly jump to the conclusion that God cannot be trusted.
Psalms: Book One (Part Six)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughPsalm 23 depicts the gratitude we should display from a sheep's point of view, as the animal boasts of blessings and marvels about the care of his Shepherd.
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.
Have You Become an Example to All Who Believe?
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsWhether we are called to welcome others, speak truthfully, keep commitments, or guard our own speech, credibility flows from consistent daily actions.
The Seventh Commandment
'Personal' from John W. RitenbaughThe Seventh Commandment—prohibiting adultery—covers the subject of faithfulness. Unfaithfulness devastates many aspects of family and society life.
The Commandments (Part Sixteen)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughIt is absolutely impossible for lust to bring about any kind of satisfaction. Adultery cannot be entered into without irrevocably damaging relationships.