Becker Bible Teacher Resources

When an offense is committed that offends justice or truth, it must be repaired, even in the midst of forgiveness.  When the sin cannot be undone in public, it must be at least made right in private. Damage to a reputation through the attack of truth must restore the good reputation of a person whenever possible. (Ninth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:16)

Failure to replace stolen goods to their owner with return of equivalent in kind as well as the profit or advantages their owner would have legitimately obtained from them. This sin is also present in disregard toward reimbursement for human rights and life injustice violations against victims of wicked doings. (Eighth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:15)

Swearing or taking an oath is to state God as witness to what is affirmed untruthfully (Third Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:7)

When a statement is made publicly that is contrary to the truth it is a sin.  When the false statement is made in court, it is false witness.  When it is made under oath, it is perjury. Sins such as these contribute to condemnation of the innocent, exoneration of the guilty, or the increased punishment of the accused.(Ninth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:16)

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