Ten Commandments (16) - False Witness

False witness is the third commandment that has an application in modern society. Honesty is essential for the working of the law and business. The Bible gives several examples of what is meant by false witness.

1. Giving false evidence to a court is the most serious form of false witness (Deut 19:16-19).
2. False witness can lead to disputes about ownership of property (Ex 22:9).
   Slander is another form of false witness.

False witness is a form of theft, because it robs a person of their reputation.