Notas del episodio
The Ninth Commandment tells us, "Do not testify falsely against your neighbor." While God is commanding us to be honest, there's more to to consider. This week, Pastor Mia explains the meaning is twofold. Don't falsely accuse others of wrongdoing and don't back up false accusations.
When God revealed the Ten Commandments to Moses, the Israelites lacked the necessary structure for learning how live with one another. After being freed from slavery, they needed a court system to deal with disputes almost instantly. The Ninth Commandment is a reminder that both truth and dishonesty have power. At its worst, false witness damages lives. Anyone in prison for crimes they didn't commit knows this devastation all too well.
Despite his many healing works, Jesus was a victim of false testimony. Matthew 26 describes how Jesus was put on trial by ...