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Lords Day 43

112. Q. What is Gods will for you in the ninth commandment?

A. That I never give false testimony against anyone, twist no ones words, not gossip or slander, nor join in condemning anyone rashly or without a hearing.1 Rather, I should avoid, under penalty of Gods wrath,2 every kind of lying and deceit as the very works of the devil; and, in court and everywhere else, I should love the truth, speak it candidly, and openly acknowledge it.3 And I should do what I can to defend and advance my neighbors honor and reputation.4

1 Ps. 15; Prov. 19:5; Matt. 7:1; Luke 6:37; Rom. 1:2832 2 Lev. 19:1112; Prov. 12:22; 13:5; John 8:44; Rev. 21:8a 3 1 Cor. 13:6; Eph. 4:25 4 1 Pet. 3:89; 4:8