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Jun 22, 2025 40 min

Do not bear False Witness

from HopeUC Banjara Hills Hosted by HopeUC Banjara Hills

Words carry incredible power, they can either heal or harm, bless or break. The Ninth Commandment, "You shall not bear false witness," goes beyond legal testimony to challenge the integrity of our daily speech. From gossip and slander to flattery and ridicule, Scripture calls us to a higher standard, one that reflects God's holiness and truth. James reminds us that both blessing and cursing shouldn't come from the same mouth, our words reveal the state of our hearts. In a world where deception is common, we’re called to speak truth in love, resist gossip, choose grace over retaliation, and use our voices to praise God and build others up. PRAYER We are here to pray for you - with you. Please share your prayer request or praise report here - https://hopeucindia.churchcenter.com/people/forms/3009, and someone from our team will pray for your need through the week. NEXT STEPS If you would like to give your heart to Jesus, it's the best decision you could ever make. We want to celebrate with you, provide you with resources and get you the support you need on this journey. Please fill the form - https://hopeucindia.churchcenter.com/people/forms/297739, and someone from our team will contact you soon. ABOUT HOPEUC INDIA Hope Unlimited Church is an independent, Spirit-filled church with multiple campuses in India, serving young professionals and families from all parts of India in a modern, dynamic metropolitan church setting. More about us - https://hopeuc.in/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopeuchyd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeucindia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HopeUCIndia

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Words carry incredible power, they can either heal or harm, bless or break. The Ninth Commandment, "You shall not bear false witness," goes beyond legal testimony to challenge the integrity of our daily speech. From gossip and slander to flattery and ridicule, Scripture calls us to a higher standard, one that reflects God's holiness and truth. James reminds us that both blessing and cursing shouldn't come from the same mouth, our words reveal the state of our hearts. In a world where deceptio...

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Do not bear False Witness

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  1. 0:00 Introduction to Ninth Commandment
  2. 6:56 The Contradiction in Our Speech
  3. 13:15 God's Call for Truthfulness
  4. 21:43 The Destructive Power of the Tongue
  5. 28:23 Four Types of False Witness
  6. 34:12 Four Ways to Live Truthfully
  7. 37:05 The Power of Praise

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