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Speaking Love’s Language (LD 43; 1 Corinthians 13:4-7)
The Ninth Commandment and the Weight of TruthThe Ninth Commandment warns against lying, gossip, slander, and twisting words. Though people often treat dishonesty as a "small sin," Scripture consistently elevates truthfulness as central to Christian love and faithfulness. The catechism emphasizes that deceptive speech is rooted in arrogance, as it often aims at putting our reputation above other people’s reputations. Bearing false witness damages community life and is contrary to God’s own nature, as God is truth.Love as Humility, Not ArrogancePaul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 12–13 shows that…
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