The Eighth Commandment
‘You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor’.
What does the eighth Commandment command?
The eighth Commandment commands that we bear witness to the truth and show ourselves to be honest in our deeds and truthful in our words, avoiding duplicity and hypocrisy.
What does the eighth Commandment forbid?
It forbids misrepresenting the truth in our relations with others such as: Perjury, False Witness, Rash Judgment, Detraction, Calumny, Boasting, Irony, and Lying. It also forbids any violation of the secrecy of the confessional, and the revealing of professional secrets or confidences.
What is required from those who offend against the eighth Commandment?
They are required to make reparation and restore the good name and reputation of their neighbor.
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