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NASB | Matthew 5:34 "But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:34 "But I say to you, do not make an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God; |
Bible Question:
I am studying with a non-Christian who is interested in what the Bible has to say about honesty, integrity, liars, etc... but I can not think of any stories or parables that specifically address the issue. I have done several concordance searches on the aforementioned words, and have some verses, but I was wondering if anyone knew of specific stories told regarding the subject of honesty/lying... Thanks! |
Bible Answer: I can only think of 2 actual true stories but no parables. One is cited below: Acts 5:1 But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? 4 "While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God." 5 And as he heard these words, Ananias fell down and breathed his last; and great fear came over all who heard of it. 6 The young men got up and covered him up, and after carrying him out, they buried him. 7 Now there elapsed an interval of about three hours, and his wife came in, not knowing what had happened. 8 And Peter responded to her, "Tell me whether you sold the land for such and such a price?" And she said, "Yes, that was the price." 9 Then Peter said to her, "Why is it that you have agreed together to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Behold, the feet of those who have buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out as well." 10 And immediately she fell at his feet and breathed her last, and the young men came in and found her dead, and they carried her out and buried her beside her husband. 11 And great fear came over the whole church, and over all who heard of these things. The other story is Achan's deception in Joshua 7. After reading these 2 stories, you must agree God does NOT love a liar or a deceiver of any kind. I hope this helps and God bless. --Rowdy |