Which commandment forbids bearing false witness?

• A. The Ninth Commandment
• B. The Eighth Commandment
• C. The Second Commandment
• D. The Fourth Commandment

Answer: (B)

Not bearing false witness focuses on truthfulness in how we speak about others. The Eighth Commandment says you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor, which means you should tell the truth and not accuse someone wrongly or misrepresent their actions. This protects people from unfair judgments and helps keep justice fair in the community. In everyday life, it means being honest about what you say regarding others, especially when your words could harm their reputation or lead to serious consequences. The other commandments point to different duties—like worshiping God correctly, honoring rest or property, or avoiding coveting—so they don’t address lying or false testimony specifically. The direct fit for not lying about someone is the commandment that forbids bearing false witness.