What does the Bible say about exposing a lie?
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The Bible calls believers to reject lies, cling to truth, and wisely bring falsehood into the light with humility and love. God is light, and in him there is no darkness, so Christians must test what they hear and expose unfruitful works of darkness rather than joining them (1 John 1:5; 1 Thessalonians 5:21; Ephesians 5:11). Jesus is himself the truth, while the thief seeks to deceive and destroy (John 14:6; John 10:10). Scripture warns that false witnesses face judgment, but truth endures (Proverbs 14:5; Proverbs 12:19; Proverbs 19:5, 9). Therefore, believers should speak truth with their neighbors, seeking repentance, protection for the vulnerable, and God’s glory (Ephesians 4:25).
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- Ephesians 5:11 7 votes
Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather even reprove them.
- 1 John 1:5 4 votes
This is the message which we have heard from him and announce to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 3 votes
Test all things, and hold firmly that which is good.
- Proverbs 14:5 2 votes
A truthful witness will not lie, But a false witness pours out lies.
- John 14:6 2 votes
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
- John 10:10 2 votes
The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.
- Proverbs 12:19 2 votes
Truth's lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only momentary.
- Proverbs 19:9 2 votes
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who utters lies shall perish.
- Ephesians 4:25 2 votes
Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members one of another.
- Proverbs 19:5 2 votes
A false witness shall not be unpunished. He who pours out lies shall not go free.
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