False witness

The telling of lies about another so as to make them appear guilty when they are innocent. Condemned in Scripture, false witness was experienced by Jesus Christ and is to be expected by those who follow him.

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False witness is condemned in Scripture Ex 20:16 See also Ex 23:1; Dt 19:15–19; Ps 101:5–7; Mt 19:18 False witness arises from an evil heart Mt 15:19–20 False witness will be subject to judgment Ps 101:5–8; Pr 21:28 See also Pr 19:9; Da 6:24; Mt 12:35–37 Examples of those who were the victims of false…