What does the Bible say about dealing with a liar?
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The Bible calls lying a serious sin that God hates, urges believers to speak truth, and warns that deceit brings judgment and destroys trust. Proverbs 6:16-19 and 12:22 place a lying tongue among things abhorrent to the Lord, while Proverbs 19:5 and 19:9 warn that false witnesses will not escape punishment. Jesus teaches in Matthew 12:36-37 that people will answer for their words, and John 8:44 identifies the devil as the father of lies. Christians should neither imitate nor casually tolerate deceit, but confront it truthfully and wisely, refusing to return falsehood for falsehood. Colossians 3:9 calls believers to put off lying because, in Christ, they are being renewed in holiness.
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- Proverbs 19:9
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
- Proverbs 6:16-19
[16] There are six things which Yahweh hates; Yes, seven which are an abomination to him: [17] Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood; [18] A heart that devises wicked schemes, Feet that are swift in running to mischief, [19] A false witness who utters lies, And he who sows discord among brothers.
- Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to Yahweh, But those who do the truth are his delight.
- Matthew 12:36-37
[36] I tell you that every idle word that men speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. [37] For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned."
- Exodus 20:16
"You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
- Psalms 101:7
He who practices deceit won't dwell within my house. He who speaks falsehood won't be established before my eyes.
- John 8:44
You are of your Father, the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and doesn't stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks on his own; for he is a liar, and the father of it.
- Proverbs 19:5
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
- Proverbs 26:28
A lying tongue hates those it hurts; And a flattering mouth works ruin.
- Colossians 3:9
Don't lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings,
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