Dr. Jim Dixon highlights the significance of truthfulness and character. The story of Ananias and Sapphira illustrates the judgment that can arise from deception. The ninth commandment, "Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor," emphasizes honesty in legal proceedings and condemns slander and gossip. Dr. Dixon encourages listeners to live truthfully before God, recognizing that falsehoods damage relationships and erode the essence of who we are.
Exodus 20:16
Delivered July 7, 2002