In this sermon from his series on the Ten Requirements Rev. Harris reflects on the Ninth Requirement, “Do not bear false witness against your neighbor.” He points out that there are two slightly different versions of this requirement. In Deuteronomy’s version the word translated “false” has the connotation of “empty.” He points out that sometimes our words can be factually accurate but be empty of values, meaning, and purpose. So in a world where many powerful people effectively communicate their hateful values, how can we, as people of faith, learn to testify to our values of love and care for one another and the world?
