Question 83: What is required in the ninth commandment?

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What is required in the ninth commandment?

The ninth commandment requires the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor's good name, especially in witness bearing.

Scripture Proofs

Zechariah 8:16

Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates.

3 John 1:12

Demetrius hath good report of all men, and of the truth itself.

Proverbs 14:5

A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.