You Shall Not Bear False Witness

Join us as we decode the 9th Commandment, "Thou shalt not bear false witness." We break down these big words, with our good friend Judge Jesse shedding light on the serious implications of bearing false witness in the courtroom and how bearing false witness is equated to a violent weapon in the book of Proverbs.

We read in the Bible about the intriguing story of Jezebel and Naboth. We highlight how the temptation to bear false witness led Jezebel to commit a heinous act, resulting in innocent Naboth paying the price. Listen in, as we reaffirm the understanding that God is indeed good.

Watch this video to learn all 10 commandments! 

Helpful Definitions:

BEAR — To say or to share.

FALSE — The opposite of true.

WITNESS — Someone who claims they saw something.

BEARING FALSE WITNESS — Sharing an untruth about them with others.

Scripture Reference:

1 Kings 21:13-14, Exodus 20:1-26

5-Second Fly Through Review:

1. What are other names for commandment? (RULES, WORDS, LAW)
2. Who gave the Israelites the 10 commandments? (GOD)
3. True or false? The ninth commandment says you should not bear false witness against your neighbor? (TRUE!)
4. True or False? Bearing false witness about someone doesn’t hurt them (FALSE! TELLING A LIE ABOUT SOMEONE CAN REALLY HARM THEM)
5. Fill in the blank. Keep the 9th commandment, by telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the _________ (TRUTH!)

Song:

God is Good by The Village Kids

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