Every Christian Lies: Why the 9th Commandment Exposes Our Truth Crisis | Under God Ep 162

Do you tell 'white lies'? Discover why every Christian struggles with the 9th commandment and how truth is under attack in 2025.

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
02:30 What is the Ninth Commandment?
05:00 Biblical context - judicial integrity
08:30 Personal integrity challenge story
12:00 Why lying destroys society
16:00 How lies darken the individual
20:00 When God uses deception
25:00 The Nazi/Jewish example debate
30:00 Biblical examples of strategic deception
37:00 Modern lies: gossip, spin, omission
42:00 Self-examination questions
44:00 Closing thoughts on truth

EPISODE OVERVIEW:
In this eye-opening episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nate tackle the controversial truth that "every single one of us lie" while diving deep into the Ninth Commandment. You'll discover when lying might actually be justified, how God Himself uses deception for higher purposes, and why truth is under unprecedented attack in modern America. From Nazi Germany to modern politics, this episode will challenge your assumptions about honesty and integrity.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
✅ Understanding when "lying" might be justified for protecting life
✅ Recognizing how small lies chip away at personal integrity
✅ Identifying modern forms of deception in politics and media
✅ Practical steps to become a person of truth in a culture of lies

📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCES:
Exodus 20:16 - The Ninth Commandment
Deuteronomy 19:18-19 - False witness punishment
Matthew 5:37 - "Let your yes be yes, your no be no"
Romans 1:18-20 - Suppressing truth by wickedness
1 Kings 22 - God sending deceiving spirit
Matthew 13:10-15 - Jesus using parables to conceal/reveal
Joshua 2 - Rahab hiding the spies
John 14:6 - Jesus is the way, truth, and life

💭 TODAY'S QUESTION:
What's the hardest "small lie" for you to stop telling? Share your struggle with truth-telling below!

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