The eighth Commandment forbids misrepresenting the truth in our relations with others. This moral prescription flows from the vocation of the holy people to bear witness to their God Who is the truth and wills the truth - No 2464 The Commandments reveal the nature of God. God is the truth. If we want to be children of God, be like God, then we must always speak the truth and live lives of integrity. Lord, keep watch at the door of my lips. Amen By its very nature, lying is to be condemned. It is a profanation of speech, whereas the purpose of speech is to communicate known truths to others - No 2485 The Catechism suggests that the whole point of speech organs is to pass on the truth to others. this does not rule out humour, song, or story, for the best of these contain deep and abiding truths. Lord, may we always speak the truth in love. Amen
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