In a world clouded by deception, we're called to be a community of truth-tellers. The ninth commandment, 'You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor,' isn't just about avoiding lies – it's about recognizing the profound power of our words. James 3 vividly illustrates how our tongue, though small, can steer our entire life like a rudder guides a ship. Our words have the potential to bless or curse, to heal or destroy. As followers of Christ, we're challenged to speak truth in love, balancing honesty with compassion. This requires humility, self-reflection, and a deep understanding of our own flaws. By setting up 'humility time' in prayer, making commitment cards, and running our speech through a truth and love grid, we can begin to tame our tongues. Ultimately, our ability to speak truth stems from finding our identity and security in Christ, freeing us from the need to deceive or impress others.

The Ten Commandments | Do Not Bear False Witness - Exodus 20:1-2, 16 - Clint Leavitt

Listen as Luke Parker introduces the story of Nehemiah, whose realization of Jerusalem's destruction leads him to grief and mourning, even for sins he didn't commit, and how learning to repent and plead with God is the first step to rebuilding a broken world.

12 July 2020 | #here #now #us: Nehemiah 1 - Luke Parker

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The Ten Commandments | Do Not Bear False Witness - Exodus 20:1-2, 16 - Clint Leavitt

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