True Witnesses

True Witnesses
Christ Proclamation Church
Sunday, 5/22/2022
Exodus 20:16

Sermon Theme: The ninth commandment is about much more than not bearing false witness. As Christians, we are called to represent one another truthfully and honorably. This can only be done through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ who loved the truth and honored His own good name!

I. COMMANDMENT DEFINED - (Exodus 20:16)
    A. In the Israelites' Justice System
        1. Perjury Prohibited - (Exodus 23:1)
        2. Two Witnesses Required - (Deuteronomy 19:15)
    B. In Community Life
        1. False Testimony Prohibited - (Leviticus 19:16)
        2. Protects Neighbor's Good Name - (Proverbs 22:1)

II. COMMANDMENT FULFILLED - (1 Peter 2:22–24)
    A. Failed by God's People
        1. Ahab's Sin - (1 Kings 21:1–29)
        2. Israelites' Sin - (Isaiah 59:1–3, 13)
    B. Fulfilled in Christ
        1. In His Life - (Matthew 10:33)
        2. In His Death - (1 Peter 2:22–24)

III. COMMANDMENT APPLIED - (Application)
    A. Diagnose Our Hearts - (Matthew 12:34)
    B. Build One Another Up - (Ephesians 4:29)
    C. Testify to the Truth - (1 Peter 3:15)