Question 82 of 114
The Duty God Requires of Man
What is required in the ninth commandment?
Answer
The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man (), and of our own and our neighbour's good name (), especially in witness bearing ().
Read the 3 proof texts (KJV)
- Zechariah 8:16
- These [are] the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:
- John 5:12
- Then asked they him, What man is that which said unto thee, Take up thy bed, and walk?
- Proverbs 14:5,25
- 5A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. 25A true witness delivereth souls: but a deceitful [witness] speaketh lies.