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Liars

/LY-erz/

Summary

Those who speak falsehood; lying is condemned throughout Scripture as contrary to God's nature.

☩Source of Lying

Jesus identified Satan as 'a liar, and the father of it' (John 8:44). Lying entered human experience through the serpent's deception in Eden (Genesis 3:4). All lying ultimately derives from this source and contradicts the nature of God, who 'cannot lie' (Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18). The first recorded church discipline involved Ananias and Sapphira's lie to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:1-11).

Key verses:John 8:44Titus 1:2Acts 5:1-11

☩Condemnation of Liars

Scripture consistently condemns lying. The ninth commandment prohibits bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16). Proverbs declares 'lying lips are abomination to the LORD' (Proverbs 12:22). Revelation includes 'all liars' among those whose 'part shall be in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone' (Revelation 21:8) and excludes from the heavenly city 'whosoever loveth and maketh a lie' (Revelation 22:15).

Key verses:Exodus 20:16Proverbs 12:22Revelation 21:8

Related Verses10 mentions

John· 2 verses

8:448:55

Revelation· 2 verses

2:221:8

Psalms· 1 verse

116:11

1 Timothy· 1 verse

1:10

See Also

The Death of Ananias (Acts 5: 1-5) title QS:P1476,en:"The Death of Ananias (Acts 5: 1-5) "
Falsehood
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Liars," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. V (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Lie," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. III (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).