Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.
Bible Verses About Lying to Parents
Truthfulness to Parents
Colossians 3:20
“Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord.”
Ephesians 6:1
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right.”
Proverbs 1:8
“Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.”
Proverbs 30:17
“The eye that mocks a father, that scorns an aged mother, will be pecked out by the ravens of the valley, will be eaten by the vultures.”
Proverbs 6:20
“My son, keep your father’s commands and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.”
Proverbs 23:22
“Listen to your father, who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.”
Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.”
Proverbs 15:5
“The fool spurns his father’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.”
Proverbs 19:26
“Whoever robs their father and drives out their mother is a child who brings shame and disgrace.”
Malachi 1:6
“A son honors his father, and a servant honors his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me?”
The Consequences of Lying
Proverbs 12:22
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.”
Proverbs 13:5
“The righteous hate what is false, but the wicked make themselves a stench and bring shame on themselves.”
Proverbs 19:5
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.”
Proverbs 10:18
“Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.”
Proverbs 14:25
“A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is deceitful.”
Revelation 21:8
“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars—they will be consigned to the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”
Proverbs 6:16-19
“There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”
Psalm 101:7
“No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.”
Jeremiah 9:5
“Friend deceives friend, and no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they weary themselves with sinning.”
Zecharaiah 8:16
“These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other and render true and sound judgment in your courts.”
The Importance of Honesty
Psalm 15:2
“Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts.”
John 8:32
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Proverbs 28:13
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
1 Peter 3:10
“For whoever would love life and see good days must keep their tongue from evil and their lips from deceitful speech.”
Zecharaiah 8:19
“This is what the Lord Almighty says: The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore, love truth and peace.”
2 Corinthians 8:21
“For we are taking pains to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord but also in the eyes of man.”
Psalm 119:160
“All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.”
Ephesians 4:25
“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”
Colossians 3:9
“Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices.”
1 John 1:8
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.”
Guidance for Children
1 Timothy 4:12
“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.”
Proverbs 22:6
“Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.”
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
“These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.”
Psalm 78:4
“We will not hide them from their descendants; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord, his power, and the wonders he has done.”
Proverbs 4:1-2
“Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.”
Proverbs 3:1-2
“My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you peace and prosperity.”
Isaiah 54:13
“All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace.”
Romans 12:10
“Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Matthew 19:19
“Honor your father and mother, and love your neighbor as yourself.”
James 1:19-20
“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
Examples in the Bible
Genesis 27:35
“But he said, ‘Your brother came deceitfully and took your blessing.’
2 Samuel 15:9
“The king said to him, ‘Go in peace.’ So he went to Hebron.”
Acts 5:3
“Then Peter said, ‘Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?’
Genesis 29:25
“But when morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, ‘What is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?’
1 Kings 13:18
“He replied, ‘I too am a prophet, as you are. And an angel said to me by the word of the Lord: “Bring him back with you to your house so that he may eat bread and drink water.”’ But he was lying to him.”
Exodus 7:10
“So Moses and Aaron went to Pharaoh and did just as the Lord commanded. Aaron threw his staff down in front of Pharaoh, and it became a serpent.”
Genesis 3:4
“You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman.”
Matthew 26:59-60
“The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so they could put him to death, but they did not find any. Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.”
Mark 14:56
“Many testified falsely against him, but their statements did not agree.”
Job 31:5
“If I have walked with falsehood or my foot has hastened after deceit—”
Seek Forgiveness for Lies
1 John 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.”
Psalm 32:5
“Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”
James 5:16
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.”
Proverbs 28:13
“Whoever conceals their sins does not prosper, but the one who confesses and renounces them finds mercy.”
Acts 3:19
“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.”
Psalm 51:10
“Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Isaiah 30:15
“This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.’
Micah 7:18
“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.”
Luke 17:3
“So watch yourselves. If your brother or sister sins against you, rebuke them; and if they repent, forgive them.”
Matthew 6:14
“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.”
Final Thoughts
Honesty is vital in our relationships, especially with our parents. The Bible encourages us to be truthful and obedient to them. Lies can hurt deeply and may lead us to spiritual consequences. As we reflect on these teachings, we can see that truthfulness leads to a better relationship with our parents and with God.
When we acknowledge our wrongdoings and seek forgiveness, we create a pathway to healing. I believe that it’s important for us to practice truthfulness while learning the value of being honest in our lives. We can encourage each other to be open and loving, showing the grace that we have received.
Let us strive to uphold the principles of truthfulness in our families and communities for a more loving relationship with everyone, including our parents. I encourage you to explore other topics about family and honesty to deepen our understanding of these values they are important for us all.
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