Speaking wrongly about another person as if it were true

Refuse harm, betrayal, theft, and falsehood, even when they seem convenient.

Avoid only the most public sins, since small compromises do not matter much.

Keep your motives sincere, because actions matter less than intentions.

Choose whichever command feels easiest right now.

If you would like to receive Jesus, pray this with me: Lord Jesus, I admit that I have broken your commands in my heart and in my actions. I have sinned and I need your mercy. I believe you died for my sins and rose again. I turn from my sin and confess you as my Lord. Cleanse me, lead me in truth, faithfulness, and love for others, and save me by your grace. Amen.

Lord Jesus, Make Me Clean

Lord, revive your church so that we do not only hear your commands but live them. Make us people who refuse harm, reject deceit, keep faithfulness, and guard the trust of others. Let our words and actions agree, and make our witness clean before the world, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Revive Your Church in Integrity

Thank God for speaking clearly about how to treat others. Give thanks for his protection against violence, betrayal, theft, and lies, and for the mercy that calls us into a better way.

Giving Thanks for Clear Guidance

Father, I confess any dishonesty, betrayal, stealing, or careless harm in my life. Forgive me, cleanse me, and turn my heart back to what is right. Help me to live with integrity before you and others, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Forgive My Hidden Wrong

Name one area where truthfulness, faithfulness, or restraint is hard. Ask God for the next obedient step, for strength to take it today, and for a clean conscience.

Pray About One Hard Area

Pray for anyone who has been lied to, betrayed, or wronged. Ask God to heal wounded trust, bring justice in what was taken or broken, and give wisdom for rebuilding healthy relationships.

Healing for Those Hurt by Lies

λέγει{LE-yee###LEH-yee###He says} αὐτῷ·{af-TO###ahf-TOH###to him} Ποίας;{PEE-as###PEE-ahs###Which ones?} ὁ{HO###HOH###(the)} δὲ{DE###DEH###And} Ἰησοῦς{ee-ee-SOOS###ee-ee-SOOS###Jesus} ⸀εἶπεν·{EE-pen###EE-pehn###(He) said} Τὸ{TO###TOH###The} Οὐ{OO###OO###Do not} φονεύσεις,{fo-NEF-sees###foh-NEHF-sees###murder} Οὐ{OO###OO###do not} μοιχεύσεις,{mee-KHEF-sees###mee-KHEHF-sees###commit adultery} Οὐ{OO###OO###do not} κλέψεις,{KLEP-sees###KLEHP-sees###steal} Οὐ{OO###OO###do not} ψευδομαρτυρήσεις,{psev-do-mar-tee-REE-sees###psehv-doh-mar-tee-REE-sees###bear false witness}

Matthew 19:18 — FormalTAB

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