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Is It Ever Permissible to Lie?

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  • Piet Jongeling

Is the Ninth Commandment against any form of lying? Is there a room for white lie? Is telling the truth the only way for Christians? This article engages with the question of white lie. How should Christians respond? 

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The Ninth Commandment: The Problem with Lying

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  • Jim Klazinga

Lying is of the devil. This article shows why, from the ninth commandment, and how Christians should use their words by loving the truth. 

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The Ninth Commandment The Ten Commandments Series: Part 9

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  • R. Albert Mohler Jr.

What does it mean to tell the truth in the middle of this postmodern age? Is there such thing as truth? How does the ninth commandment apply to us today?

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False Witness

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  • Douglas Wilson

This article discusses the ninth commandment. It discusses what a false witness is, as well as what the commandment prohibits.

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Judging Others: The Danger of Playing God (Part 2)

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  • Ken Sande

In this second article, Sande notes that there are limits to making charitable judgments. In such cases—where further investigation may be needed—the goal of treating the neighbour with love still remains (per the ninth commandment). To that end, the author helps us get at the root of critical judgments, alerting us to three ways we judge that are destructive and costly to relationships.

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Judging Others: The Danger of Playing God (Part 1)

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  • Ken Sande

What tendencies do you have in the judgments you make about others? In this first of a three-part series, Ken Sande reflects on judging by way of passages such as Matthew 7:1–6 and 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, with a view to offering practical suggestions on how to make godly, charitable judgments about others.

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A Lie is an Abomination Unto the Lord, and a Very Present Help in Trouble

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  • Ray McLaughlin

Looking at the Ninth Commandment, this article shows that though the God demands truth, He does not totally forbid lying. In fact, God Himself uses lies in the Bible. Based on this, the author shows there are times when Christians can lie too. When this happens, the issues of the goal, motives, and conscience should be taken into consideration.

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White Lie

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  • Piet Jongeling

This article considers the white lie. It includes a discussion of lying and love for your neighbour, the truth and the ninth commandment.

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Tell Me No Lies

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  • George P. van Popta

This article is about lying (ninth commandment), oaths, and truth in the presence of God.

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Preach the gospel. If necessary, rebuke anyone who says, "If necessary, use words." R. C. Sproul Jr.
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