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Lying

Lying

How does Jehovah feel about those who do not keep their promises?

Ro 1:31, 32

See also Ps 15:4; Mt 5:37

  • Relevant Bible account(s):

    • Ex 9:27, 28, 34, 35​—Pharaoh agrees to let God’s people go; then, he breaks his promise

    • Eze 17:11-15, 19, 20​—Jehovah punishes King Zedekiah for violating his oath and covenant with the king of Babylon

    • Ac 5:1-10​—Ananias and Sapphira lie, pretending to give to the congregation the full proceeds of a sale

How does Jehovah feel about those who slander others?

Ps 15:1-3; Pr 6:16-19; 16:28; Col 3:9

See also Pr 11:13; 1Ti 3:11

  • Relevant Bible account(s):

    • 2Sa 16:1-4; 19:24-30​—Faithful Mephibosheth is slandered by his servant Ziba

    • Re 12:9, 10​—The Devil, or Slanderer, accuses God’s servants constantly