Proverbs 19:5 and 9
“5. A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.”
“9. A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.”
A false witness is a very serious matter with our Lord. All through God's Word He warns us and instructs us to always tell the truth in all matters. When we see the word “witness” we normally think of someone who is on trial for a crime and there are those who will be presented before the Judge and Jury as witnesses to what happened or as character witnesses for or against the defendant.
In the courtroom a person is sworn to tell the truth. As God's children we are commanded by our Heavenly Father to tell the truth.
Does God still punish false witnesses today? Well, the verses above have no expiration date as far as I can tell.
As children of God we must not get wrapped up in the false tales and false witness that the world may have against another. If we do not know the truth or what we do know is speculation it is best to remain silent. Fore it is best to remain silent than to suffer at the hand of God for being a false witness.
If the accusations against one are true the Lord will bring it out by His means and with the truth. If others are being false witnesses against you, do not seek retribution on your own. Seek the Lord in the matter. If you are His He will take care of you. Remember we are not exempt from persecutions just because we are children of God. To the contrary. We are even more so for this very reason.
Follow the Lord. Follow His commandments and the example He has set for us in His Word. His ways are good and Holy. Follow Him!!!
Praise ye the Lord!!!
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