What does the Bible say about people who lie?
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The Bible condemns lying as a sin that opposes God’s truthfulness, harms neighbors, and calls for repentance and renewed honesty through faith in Christ. Proverbs 6:16-19 names a lying tongue and a false witness among the things the Lord hates, showing that deceit is not a minor fault but an offense against his holy character. Proverbs 19:22 commends steadfast love and says it is better to be poor than deceitful. Romans 1:29 includes deceit among the marks of humanity’s fallen rebellion. Yet God’s grace is sufficient for liars who turn from sin, trust Christ, and learn to speak truth in love.
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- 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.
- 1 Kings 22:23
Now therefore, behold, Yahweh has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; and Yahweh has spoken evil concerning you.
- Proverbs 19:22
That which makes a man to be desired is his kindness. A poor man is better than a liar.
- Romans 1:29
being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil habits, secret slanderers,
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