What does the Bible say about gossip and rumors?
“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends” (11:13; 16:28, NIV).
What does the Bible say about lying by omission?
In Catholicism, the eighth commandment is “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.” This includes lies of omission, also known as exclusionary detailing or continuing a misrepresentation.
What does God say about honesty?
Romans 12:17-21 KJV. Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
What does the Bible say about lying KJV?
Leviticus 19:11-12 KJV. Ye shall not steal, neither deal falsely, neither lie one to another. And ye shall not swear by my name falsely, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord.
What is the sin of gossip?
Gossip also can cause harm by spreading errors and or introducing inaccurate variations into the information transmitted. It is a sin of speech, and St. Thomas Aquinas includes it in his treatise on justice in the Summa. We often distinguish different forms of gossip and sins of speech against others.
What does the Bible say about jealousy?
In James 3:14 (NLT), he cautions those who wish to be wise, “. . . if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your heart, don’t cover up the truth with boasting or lying.”
What does the Bible say about judging others?
Bible Gateway Matthew 7 :: NIV. “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?
Who lied to God?
Peter stated that Ananias had lied not to men, but to God. Because of his actions Ananias died on the spot and was carried out. Everyone who heard about the incident feared the Lord. Three hours after Ananias’ death his wife arrived, unaware of what had happened.
Who is the first liar in the Bible?
Lying has always plagued mankind even from the very beginning of his existence. The first lie recorded in the Bible is that of the Devil who lied by adding to the Word of God. God told Adam and Eve that if they ate of the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil they would surely die.
Can you be forgiven for lying?
If a person lies, and is unrepentant about it, you are under no obligation to forgive. If the liar is sorry, you still do not have to forgive. Generally it is a good idea to do so, but the choice is yours. Forgiveness is not automatic just because the other person is sorry.