The Truth about Lying.
The amount of verses that speak against lying are countless, which includes the 9th commandment. Still many see lying as a 'small sin'. Let's see what the scriptures says.

Colossians 3:9-10​

Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator.
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Under God, we have become a new creation and deceitfulness are left for the old self. Lying is not from God.

1 Timothy 1:9-10​

9. understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers,
10. the sexually immoral, men who practice homosexuality, enslavers, liars, perjurers, and
whatever else is contrary to sound doctrine
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We see here an interesting grouping of sins. Sexual immoralaties, killing, and lying, as well as anything contrary to the commandments are all in the same list.

James 2:10​

For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.
ESV
Every sin misses the target of righteousness regardless how trivial one percieved the sin has being.

Comment
As a society, we tend to categorize lawlessness from mildly unacceptable to outright unforgivable, depending on the crime. We tend to overlook some crimes we deemed minor offenses over those we feel are more serious.
But this is not so in the eyes of our Creator. All sins are the same (see footnote). There's one punishment for all sins - Hell. We have all fallen short but fortunate for us, we have God's grace and the blood of Jesus to wash away our sins (for those who repent). So think twice about condemning someone for a sin while you hold a 'smaller sin' in your heart. Psst! They are all the same.

Lying is a true abomination
in God's eyes!


Footnote
The blaspheme of the Holy Spirit is unforgivable!
That's a blog on itself.
 
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You're right!Just because someone "rationalizes" something in their own{sinful}mind, doesn't make it right according to Gods standards.I 've ben lied too enough times to fill a book, then the realization. Why do people lie so much?Well, who is the Father of Lies?What did Jesus say?"You are of your father the devil, and wish to do the will of that one.".It was a lie that caused us to have the fallen nature in the firat place. "You shall not surely die. For in the day you eat of it God knows you will be like Him, knowing good from evil."They think they're making it easier on themselves when they lie. But the problem is,they're judging for themselves if it's right for the situation or justifiable.But it's God, not them, that makes those decisions.So they themselves are believing a lie , from the devil. that it's "ok."
 
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You're right!Just because someone "rationalizes" something in their own{sinful}mind, doesn't make it right according to Gods standards.I 've ben lied too enough times to fill a book, then the realization. Why do people lie so much?Well, who is the Father of Lies?What did Jesus say?"You are of your father the devil, and wish to do the will of that one.".It was a lie that caused us to have the fallen nature in the firat place. "You shall not surely die. For in the day you eat of it God knows you will be like Him, knowing good from evil."They think they're making it easier on themselves when they lie. But the problem is,they're judging for themselves if it's right for the situation or justifiable.But it's God, not them, that makes those decisions.So they themselves are believing a lie , from the devil. that it's "ok."
Well said! I should have mentioned the serpent's infamous lie. It's where it all started. Thanks for bringing it out!
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Lying is a sin that Jesus do not like and those who lie will end up in hells burning fire bacause they did not obey the voice of the Lord. Hitler lied a lot to the people and destryed his country and his people. Be truthtul always. Be honest with what you say. Jesus will love you and bless your life.
Amen! Thank you Quamm for sharing.
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It is important to ready the Bible but most important part is to know ten commandments. Now we talk about 9 commander nd people they think to lie is not a sin. For instance you lie about me, what happen to me when you lie about?......I am not going feeling right and I end up cry. Many families are broken because people are not truthful. I wish people can understand and even no matter Yu not save but meditate 10 commandments.
 
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