Backed by Truth (The 8th Commandment)

What does the 8th commandment require from us?

• That it is always okay to tell a lie.

• We need to speak the truth always, especially in matters involving the good nature and honor of others.

• We need to speak the truth, sometimes.

What happens if we are not truthful?

• We'd be the most joyful

• We'd be the most rich

• It'd be impossible for us to live together as a community

The 8th commandment tells us we must never tell a single lie.

• True

• False

We are obliged to speak the truth and must never intend to deceive another when he has the right to the truth.

• True

• False

We MUST bear false witness.

• True

• False

What is a lie?

• A deliberate attempt to mislead others.

• It is always sinful

Select ALL the TRUE statements

• We may lie to get out of trouble

• We may NOT lie to cover up for a friend

• We may NOT lie to get into a movie

• We may NOT lie even if what we want is good

We must always tell the truth to those who have a right to know.

• True

• False

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor

• Exodus 22

• Exodus 20:16

• Exodus 20:20

One kind of untruthfulness is hypocrisy

• True

• False