In a world where truth is often treated as relative and honesty seems hard to find, why is God’s command against lying so uncompromising?
In this sermon, the ninth in our series The Necessity of Intolerance, Dr. Jerry Shields examines Deuteronomy 5:20 ("You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor"). Looking at both the Ten Commandments and the words of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, Dr. Shields explores how dishonesty breaks down trust in our communities, destroys personal relationships, and why God calls His people to a higher, uncompromising standard of truthfulness.
Scripture References:
• Deuteronomy 5:20
• Proverbs 6:16–19
• John 8:44
• Ephesians 4:25
• Colossians 3:9
• Matthew 5:33–37
ABOUT THE SERIES
The Necessity of Intolerance is a sermon series walking through the Ten Commandments in Deuteronomy 5. Throughout this study, we examine how God's moral boundaries protect us, build healthy community, and ultimately point us to our need for a Savior.
