8th Commandment Mar. 2019

What does the Eighth Commandment forbid?

• Adultery.

• False testimony.

• Stealing.

Why should we not give false testimony?

• Because we might go to jail for it.

• Because you can't fool all the people all the time.

• Because we fear and love God.

We should not lie about

• our neighbor (anyone).

• good people.

• bad people.

How should we treat our neighbors?

• By betraying them.

• By giving them a bad name.

• By defending them.

When someone slanders us, we should

• get even.

• take their actions in the kindest possible way.

• get them back even worse.

How are we commanded to treat one another?

• By looking out for ourselves.

• By loving one another.

• By balancing selfishness with charity.

To lie means to

• speak what you know isn't true.

• say something that is true, even though it hurts.

• make a mistake in something you say without knowing it.

What does the Bible say about gossip?

• It's okay to reveal information about others, as long as it is true.

• It's okay to listen to gossip as long as we don't spread it.

• Gossip betrays a confidence. We should put the best construction on everything.

Who was the first to practice lies and deceit?

• Adam.

• Eve.

• The devil.

What happens when someone lies?

• All is well if no one finds out.

• No one is hurt because lies are harmless.

• Lies hurt people and cause trouble.