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“Bear false witness.”
The eighth commandment uses such old fashioned language that it may get a little lost in translation.
We tend to think of it as lying. And that’s accurate.
But it goes beyond telling an untruth … to also encompass things like knowingly misleading, gossiping, defaming, and omitting the truth..
This week’s issue of Genuflect takes a modern day look at this ancient commandment. So we can be sure we’re aware of … and avoid all the nuances of the eighth commandment.
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Katy Barrilleaux
Founding Editor, Genuflect
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The Eighth Commandment
In this in-depth look at the eighth commandment, we learn not only what this sin entails, but there are also examples to help us distinguish when lying is a mortal vs. a venial sin.
Chapter 8 – The Truth Will Set You Free! | My Catholic LIfe
Bearing False Witness
Father Arul Joseph V. explains that bearing false witness against your neighbor includes in a court of law or in everyday conversation. Here’s what you need to know.
Understanding Eighth Commandment | St. Peter Catholic Church
Sins Against Truth
The eighth commandment covers sins against truth. Here’s what those are, what Jesus had to say about it, and examples of some Saints who were martyred because they refused to lie.
What is the Eighth Commandment? What Are Sins Against Truth? | Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Avoiding Gossip
There’s one particular sin of the eighth commandment that we may be confronted with more often. And that’s gossiping … talking bad about our neighbor. Even just listening to it can be sinful. Here’s how to combat it.
Let’s Not Talk the Talk: Advice from St. James | Blessed is She
Are All Lies a Sin?
There are all kinds of lies … are they all bad? Is it okay to tell a white lie to spare the feelings of a loved one? Phil Fox Rose explains why honesty may always be the best policy … and how you can judge whether the lie you’re about to say is sinful.
What Works: Radical Honesty | Busted Halo
Going Beyond Lying
Phil Lawler recognizes that sins like theft, adultery, and murder are present in our culture. But he makes the case that the eighth commandment is the one most conspicuously disregarded today. It covers lying … all types of lying. But there’s something else that it covers, which we see especially from our politicians.
Bearing False Witness: The Defining Sin of Our Era? | Catholic Culture
Dealing With Defamation
Defamation falls under the eighth commandment. We’re not to damage the reputation of others publicly. But how should we deal with another sinning against us? Here’s what Jesus wants us to do.
What Does The Church Teach About Defamation? | Aleteia
genuflect: related
You may enjoy Genuflect’s other articles about the 10 Commandments:
Following God’s Directions: The Ten Commandments
Delving Into The First Commandment’s Deeper Meanings
Removing Blasphemy From Your Vocabulary
Remembering to Keep Holy The Sabbath
Honoring Your Father And Your Mother
The Fifth Commandment’s Call to Respect Human Life
Uncovering The Sin of Adultery
Stealing: It’s About Respecting More Than Property
Uncovering The Sin of Adultery
Coveting Your Neighbor’s Goods
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