Westminster Shorter Catechism

Q77

What is required in the ninth commandment?

The ninth commandment requireth the maintaining and promoting of truth between man and man, and of our own and our neighbor’s good name165, especially in witness-bearing166.
Duty

Scripture Proofs

165
Zechariah 8:16Acts 25:103 John 12
166
Proverbs 14:5Proverbs 14:25

See also

Westminster Confession of FaithXIXOf the Law of God
Westminster Larger CatechismQ144What are the duties required in the ninth commandment?
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