The Eighth Commandment

From the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Simplified

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"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Ex 20:16).

Witness to the Truth (2464)

Holy people are called to witness to God who is truth. Therefore, a person cannot misrepresent the truth to others. Offenses against truth (in word or deed) show a lack of commitment to moral uprightness. Lies are fundamental infidelities to God which undermine his Covenant.

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