Theme: The law of God forbids lying. I. The Prohibition Itself A. "Lie not one to another" B. This prohibition also applies to ethics and doctrine II. Various Examples A. Forgery—Job 13:4; Psalm 119:69; Luke 16:5-7; 19:8 B. Speaking the truth in an improper way 1. Speaking the truth unseasonably—Proverbs 29:11 2. Speaking the truth maliciously to a wrong end 3. Perverting [twisting] the truth to a wrong meaning 4. Unnecessary revealing of infirmities 5. We are to have discretion in speaking the truth C. Misconstruing intentions, words, and actions D. Being too flowery—flattery; self-boasting E. Denying the gifts and graces of God F. Breaking our promises/vows III. In Public Justice A. False witnessing—Proverbs 6:16, 19; 19:6; Acts 6:13 B. Concealing the truth Observations—this command is tied to other commands Application A. Resist lying B. Rely on Jesus 1. He died on the cross for all of your lies 2. He suffered all kinds of lies told about Him

Theme: The Lord requires the maintaining and promoting of truth, and of our own and our neighbor's good name. I. Truth A. Truth between man and man B. Standing for the truth II. Good Name A. Our own (defending and deserving) B. Our neighbor's good name 1. Attitude a. Love (1) Charitable regard of our neighbor (2) Readiness to receive a good report (3) Unwillingness to admit an evil report (4) Loving, desiring, rejoicing in their good name 2. Action a. Freely and openly acknowledging gifts/graces b. Covering the infirmities, etc., of others c. Discouraging harmful conversation d. Studying of and practicing of good things Application—rejoice in the Triune nature of truth-telling A. God 1. Truth is a foundational attribute of God (II Cor. 1:18) 2. God's faithfulness is dependent upon His truthfulness 3. Our Father calls us to be truthful B. God the Son 1. He's the embodiment of God's promises (II Cor. 1:18-20) 2. All the promises are firm and reliable in Him C. God the Holy Spirit 1. The power to be truthful, trustworthy, reliable, comes from the Spirit, not from you 2. Notice his three-fold work (II Cor. 1:21-22)

Theme: The Lord requires the maintaining and promoting of truth, and of our own and our neighbor's good name. I. Truth A. Truth between man and man—Eph. 4:25; Zech. 8:16 B. Standing for the truth 1. Attitude a. Sincerely—Psalm 15:2 b. Freely—Jeremiah 9:3 c. Clearly—Jeremiah 42:4; Acts 20:20 d. Fully—Acts 20:27 2. Speaking it—Proverbs 31:9; 14:5 II. Good Name A. Our own (defending and deserving) 1. Defending it 2. Deserving it a. Acting in a proper manner—I Pet. 3:15-16 b. Keeping of lawful promises 3. Why be concerned about our good name? a. For God's glory—Matt. 5:16; I Pet. 2:12 b. A good name has many benefits Application A. Be transparent—honesty is always the best policy 1. You never have to worry if you tell the truth 2. Let your light shine before men 3. Hating the light implies that the deeds are evil B. Make sure your foundation for truth-telling is in Christ 1. He is the way, the truth, and the life 2. It is the truth of the gospel

The psalmist calls us to worship God in the beauty of holiness. I. The Old Testament Background A. Tabernacle B. Temple II. The New Testament Fulfillment A. Proof of being fulfilled: Jn. 4; Heb. 9; Col. 2 B. The significance of its being fulfilled 1. No more blood being shed 2. No more ceremonial law 3. No more elaborate ceremonies, but simple 4. The focus is on the internal, not external III. What Worshipping in Beauty of Holiness Means for Us A. Awe B. Reverence and respect 1. Focused on God so we don't chitchat among ourselves 2. Not disrupting the service 3. Christ is the center of our worship C. Desire for more 1. We want more of Jesus, to know more of Him 2. Isa. 53 says that our Savior had no natural beauty 3. And yet, He is indeed a beautiful Savior precisely because He did suffer and was beaten up and crucified

Theme: God warns against government theft and oppression. The law of God applies universally—every place and time, every endeavor of man, every individual, all institutions. I. Oppressive Government A. Setting B. Militaristic C. Controlling (v. 12) D. Luxurious (v. 13) E. Confiscatory—lands, labor, taxation F. Why, therefore, would the people demand a king? II. Examples of Theft by Government A. Burdensome taxation B. Confiscation C. Control D. Engaging in wasteful activities E. Bribery and similar corrupt acts III. Ways the Government Can Keep the 8th Commandment A. Protect private property B. Enact appropriate laws 1. Laws that recognize the rights of the victims 2. A system of punishment that's not a drain on society 3. Fair tax laws that do not encourage cheating 4. Laws that outlaw illegal practices 5. Laws guaranteeing sound monetary policy Application A. Be careful what you wish for B. Testify to the kingship of Christ over the nations

The law forbids anything which does or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbor's wealth, or outward estate, and the unlawful use of material possessions. I. With regard to ourselves A. Hindrances 1. Prodigality [wastefulness]; lavish spending—Lk. 16:13 2. Imprudence [lack of wisdom] 3. Idleness and slothful neglect [Proverbs 24:30-34] B. Unlawful uses II. With regard to others A. Those in need 1. Stopping our against their cry—Prov. 21:13 2. Withholding relief—Deut. 15:7 B. All men with regard to injustice and unrighteousness 1. Defrauding a. In buying b. In selling c. in service d. One's estate—removing ancient landmarks 2. Stealing a. Money and other such things b. Honor and intangible possessions 3. Receiving stolen goods 4. Unfaithfulness 5. Cruelty Application A. Confess how you have broken this commandment B. Rejoice in Christ's fulfillment of this commandment

The law forbids anything which does or may unjustly hinder our own or our neighbor's wealth, or outward estate, and the unlawful use of material possessions. I. With regard to ourselves A. Hindrances 1. Prodigality [wastefulness]; lavish spending 2. Imprudence [lack of wisdom] 3. Idleness and slothful neglect [Proverbs 24:30-34] B. Unlawful uses 1. Covetousness 2. Unlawful contracts and business 3. Bribery in the sale of public justice or public action 4. Not enjoying God's good gifts Application A. Will you renounce and reject your materialistic bent? B. Will you stop being lazy? C. Will you do these things by means of faith and repentance?

Theme: Jesus affirms His calling of suffering and death. I. Sword-Wielding Simon Peter II. The Savior's Willing Surrender III. A Double Meaning Featured toward of the recording is a rendition of Psalm 75, using the words from The Book of Psalms with Music (1920) and sung to the tune "Southern Delight."