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.
The Lord detests lying lips,
but he delights in those who tell the truth.
"But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
There are six things the Lord hates—
no, seven things he detests:
haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord in a family.
Don’t lie to each other, for you have stripped off your old sinful nature and all its wicked deeds.
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.
So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.
Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.
For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.
A false witness will not go unpunished,
and a liar will be destroyed.
I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house,
and liars will not stay in my presence.
Consequências da falsidade
A mentira destrói confiança e relacionamentos. As Escrituras alertam sobre os frutos amargos do engano e da falsidade.
Wealth created by a lying tongue
is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.
Truthful words stand the test of time,
but lies are soon exposed.
A lying tongue hates its victims,
and flattering words cause ruin.
You will destroy those who tell lies.
The Lord detests murderers and deceivers.
"Do not steal.
"Do not deceive or cheat one another.