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Watch your mouth! (3) Truth

Joshua Engelsma·2021-10-15
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This article is the third in a series on Christian communication, focusing on the biblical principle of truth-telling as a fundamental requirement for godly speech. Engelsma grounds his discussion in the ninth commandment's prohibition against bearing false witness, defining lying and its sinful nature, while calling young believers to be beacons of truth in a culture of dishonesty. The resource combines practical ethical guidance with biblical exposition suitable for those seeking to understand Reformed principles of Christian communication and conduct.

Previous articles in this series: March 1, 2021, p. 255; May 15, 2021, p. 378. In an age of fake news and talk-show spin and selfserving slant, truth is a commodity in short supply. White lies, half-truths, and bold-as-brass deceits predominate. Even in the church, one hears slander and misrepresentations. In the midst of the darkness of such dishonesty, the God of truth calls godly young men and women to shine as beacons of truth. Truth-telling is not the only principle that governs our...

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Joshua Engelsma
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2021-10-15

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Scripture References
Proverbs
Proverbs 18:8Proverbs 12:22Proverbs 29:11
John
John 8:44John 14:6
2 Corinthians 11:3
Ephesians 4:25
Deuteronomy 32:4
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Christian LivingBiblical Interpretation
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