Mentira
A mentira é condenada pela Bíblia como pecado grave. Deus é verdade, e quem mente se alinha com o pai da mentira. O cristão é chamado a falar a verdade em amor.
Deus odeia a mentira
Os lábios mentirosos são abominação para o Senhor. A Bíblia adverte que todo mentiroso terá parte no lago de fogo.
22 An abomination of the Lord are lips of falsehood; but they that deal in faithfulness obtain his favor.
16 Six things there are which the Lord hateth; and seven are an abomination unto his spirit:17 Haughty eyes, a tongue of falsehood, and hands that shed innocent blood,18 A heart that contriveth plans of injustice, feet that hasten to run after evil,19 A false witness that eagerly uttereth lies, and him that scattereth abroad discord among brethren.
Falar a verdade
Despojai-vos da mentira e falai a verdade cada um com o próximo. Cristo é a verdade, e nos chama a ser testemunhas fiéis.
9 A false witness shall not remain unpunished, and he that uttereth lies shall perish.
7 He that practiseth deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that speaketh falsehoods shall not succeed before my eyes.
Consequências da falsidade
A mentira destrói confiança e relacionamentos. As Escrituras alertam sobre os frutos amargos do engano e da falsidade.
6 The getting of treasures by a tongue of falsehood is like the fleeting breath of those that seek death.
19 The lip of truth will stand firm for ever; but only for a moment the tongue of falsehood.
28 A lying tongue hateth those that are crushed by it; and a flattering mouth prepareth others downfall.
6 (5:7) Thou wilt destroy those that speak lies: the man of blood and deceit the Lord abhorreth.
11 Ye shall not steal; neither shall ye deny anothers property in your hands, nor lie one to another.