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Lying

How does Jehovah feel about those who do not keep their promises?

Ro 1:31, 32

See also Ps 15:4; Mt 5:37

Relevant Bible account(s):
- Ex 9:27, 28, 34, 35—Pharaoh agrees to let God’s people go; then, he breaks his promise
- Eze 17:11-15, 19, 20—Jehovah punishes King Zedekiah for violating his oath and covenant with the king of Babylon
- Ac 5:1-10—Ananias and Sapphira lie, pretending to give to the congregation the full proceeds of a sale

How does Jehovah feel about those who slander others?

Ps 15:1-3; Pr 6:16-19; 16:28; Col 3:9

See also Pr 11:13; 1Ti 3:11

Relevant Bible account(s):
- 2Sa 16:1-4; 19:24-30—Faithful Mephibosheth is slandered by his servant Ziba
- Re 12:9, 10—The Devil, or Slanderer, accuses God’s servants constantly