At first glance, this commandment seems to just prohibit perjury, or lying under oath in a court setting.  Clearly, this is included in the commandment but it’s not the whole picture. Ultimately, the commandment prohibits lying about other people in any forum.  Indeed, throughout Christian history, the commandment has included a prohibition against gossip.  And … Continue reading 10. Don’t Gossip … ever (Exodus 20:16)