What is truth and why is it important? Why is truth-telling a part of the Ten Commandments? How does not bearing false witness impact our “neighbor?” Does the ninth commandment even matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 9th commandment (On not bearing false witness). They discuss the role of truth in our relationships, why truth-telling is important, and even discuss if there ever a time it is ok to lie.
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What is truth and why is it important? Why is truth-telling a part of the Ten Commandments? How does not bearing false witness impact our “neighbor?” Does the ninth commandment even matter today?
In this episode of The Podechesis Podcast, the guys talk about the questions in John Wesley’s Revision of the Westminster Shorter Catechism that deal with the 9th commandment (On not bearing false witness). They discuss the role of truth in our relationships, why truth-telling is important, and even discuss if there ever a time it is ok to lie.
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Shorter Catechism Questions, Answers and Scripture Proofs
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #76
Q: Which is the ninth commandment?
A: The ninth commandment is, “You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.”
Scripture Proof: Exodus 20:16
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #77
Q: What is required in the ninth commandment?
A: The ninth commandment requires the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor’s good name, especially in witness-bearing.
Scripture Proof: Zechariah 8:16; 3 John 12; Proverbs 14:5, 25
Question, Answer, Scripture Proof for #78
Q: What is forbidden in the ninth commandment?
A: The ninth commandment forbids whatsoever is prejudicial to truth, or injurious to our own neighbor’s good name.
Scripture Proof: 1 Samuel 17:28; Leviticus 19:16; Psalm 15:3
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Important Links
Wesley’s Revision of the Shorter Catechism (From Seedbed.com)
Wikipedia article of Westminster Shorter Catechism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Shorter_Catechism
A Church Called TOV by Scot McKnight
Daily Text by Seedbed.com
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