By Pastor Jason Lim

We all lie. No one needs to teach us to. Since a child, we lie to avoid consequences, or to get what we want. Whole industries are set up to counter lies.

1. BREAKING THE LAW

People lie because of cowardice, covetousness, conceit or contention. People lie because we are self-centered.

2. BURDEN OF THE LAW

The Law exposes and magnifies our sin—we’re fully seen, and we feel its weight. All we can confess is, “I am a hopeless sinner.” But the gospel announces: Jesus is our sin-bearer—he died for thieves like us, washes our sins, and changes our lives when we ask him.God’s promise of salvation in Christ is sure—you can trust him.

3. BEAUTY OF THE LAW

In Christ, we can live this Law: a new position (no longer slaves to sin), a new passion (hearts that love God), and a new power (His Spirit in us). So we turn from lies to truthful, gracious words that build and bless.Ultimately, the ninth commandment calls us to display Christlike love and generosity—let’s live this together in our gospel communities.