What does the Bible say about what happens to pastor that lies?

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The Bible warns that pastors and other leaders who lie, mislead God’s people, or abuse their office face God’s righteous judgment unless they repent, while the church must respond with both truth and due process. Jeremiah 23:1-3 condemns shepherds who scatter and destroy the flock, and Proverbs 12:22 and 19:9 teach that lying is detestable to the Lord and will not escape judgment. Yet accusations against an elder must be carefully established by witnesses, and public sin requires faithful correction, as 1 Timothy 5:19-22 teaches. God alone knows every heart, so churches should avoid rash judgments, pursue repentance and restoration where possible, and entrust final justice to Christ.