Definition and Importance
Truthfulness is the quality of being honest and free from deceit. In the biblical context, truthfulness is a fundamental attribute of God and a moral imperative for His followers. It is closely associated with integrity, righteousness, and faithfulness. Truthfulness is not merely about speaking the truth but living in accordance with God's truth.

Biblical Foundation
The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of truthfulness. In the Old Testament, God is described as a God of truth. Deuteronomy 32:4 states, "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He." This verse highlights God's inherent truthfulness and justice.

The Ninth Commandment, "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Exodus 20:16), underscores the importance of truthfulness in human relationships. Bearing false witness is not only a sin against one's neighbor but also an affront to God's character.

Truthfulness in the Life of Jesus
Jesus Christ, as the embodiment of truth, exemplifies perfect truthfulness. In John 14:6 , Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." His life and teachings consistently reflect truth, and He calls His followers to live by the truth.

Jesus' commitment to truth is evident in His interactions with others. He often began His teachings with "Truly, truly, I say to you," emphasizing the reliability and importance of His words. His confrontation with the Pharisees and religious leaders often centered on their hypocrisy and lack of truthfulness (Matthew 23).

Truthfulness in Christian Living
The New Testament further instructs believers to embody truthfulness. Ephesians 4:25 exhorts, "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one another." Truthfulness is essential for building trust and unity within the body of Christ.

Colossians 3:9-10 encourages believers to "not lie to one another, since you have taken off the old self with its practices, and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator." This transformation reflects the believer's new identity in Christ, characterized by truthfulness.

Consequences of Falsehood
The Bible warns of the consequences of deceit and falsehood. Proverbs 12:22 states, "Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight." Ananias and Sapphira's account in Acts 5 serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness of lying to God and the community of believers.

Truthfulness and the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit, described as the Spirit of truth, plays a crucial role in guiding believers into all truth (John 16:13). The Spirit empowers Christians to live truthfully, aligning their lives with God's will and His Word.

Conclusion
Truthfulness is a vital aspect of Christian character, reflecting God's nature and His expectations for His people. It is foundational for authentic relationships, effective witness, and spiritual growth. As followers of Christ, believers are called to uphold truthfulness in all aspects of life, relying on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength.John 17:17
Sanctify them through your truth: your word is truth.
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John 14:6
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.
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Revelation 19:11-18
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat on him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he does judge and make war.
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4102. pistis -- faith, faithfulness
... From peitho; persuasion, ie Credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the
truthfulness of God or a religious teacher), especially reliance upon Christ ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4102.htm - 18k5331. netsach -- eminence, enduring, everlastingness, perpetuity
... natsach; properly, a goal, ie The bright object at a distance travelled towards;
hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively ...
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'The Girdle of Truth'
... immediately arises as to whether truth here means objective truth"the truth of the
Gospel, or subjective truth, or, as we are accustomed to say, truthfulness ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the girdle of truth.htm

Whether the virtues Annexed to Justice are Suitably Enumerated?
... "obedience" in respect of one's superiors, "discipline" with regard to inferiors,
"equity" as regards equals, "fidelity" and "truthfulness" towards all; and of ...
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To Enter into a Full Examination, as to what Would Constitute ...
... On the supposition that God made a revelation to Moses, it is not difficult to suppose
that convincing evidence, as to the truthfulness of what he might say ...
/.../jerram/thoughts on a revelation/section 5 to enter into.htm

We Now Proceed to an Examination of the Conditions under which a ...
... In this case God is described as writing them with His own hand: but they might
have been written, with equal truthfulness, by any of those who had heard them. ...
/.../jerram/thoughts on a revelation/section 3 we now proceed.htm

John's Rebuke of Herod.
... The truthfulness of Christian character. ... The point which we have to look at in this
section of the Baptist's life is the truthfulness of religious character. ...
/.../robertson/sermons preached at brighton/xxi johns rebuke of herod.htm

The Christ of the Gospels.
... principles, and how he practiced them; and then we will proceed with the examination
both of the precepts and the conduct of Jesus in the matter of truthfulness ...
/.../the christ of the gospels 2.htm

Always Tell the Truth
... ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH. Truthfulness is a mark of Christianity. ... She saw that her little
boy had lost confidence in her truthfulness even when she prayed. ...
/.../touching incidents and remarkable answers to prayer/always tell the truth.htm

Introductory Remarks.
... industry, and examined with critical judgment, the heathen, Jewish, and Christian
testimonies of antiquity in favor of the historical truthfulness of the ...
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'Swear not at All'
... That further relaxation of the obligation of truthfulness was grounded on the words
quoted in verse 33, for, said the immoral quibblers, 'it is "thine oaths to ...
/.../maclaren/expositions of holy scripture a/swear not at all.htm

But they Ask for Proof of this Presence of the Deity when Invoked ...
... of the Godhead to be free from any touch of falsehood, and confidently holding as
we do that the thing promised was involved in the truthfulness of its ...
/.../gregory/gregory of nyssa dogmatic treatises etc/chapter xxxiv but they ask.htm

Truthfulness (3 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Truthfulness (3 Occurrences). Romans ... RSV). Isaiah
59:4 none calleth for justice, none pleadeth in truthfulness. ...
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Books (16 Occurrences)
... Date 16. Truthfulness and Historicity (1) Alleged Proofs of Untruthfulness
(2) Truthfulness in the Various Parts 17. The Values ...
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Chronicles (45 Occurrences)
... Date 16. Truthfulness and Historicity (1) Alleged Proofs of Untruthfulness
(2) Truthfulness in the Various Parts 17. The Values ...
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Truths (15 Occurrences)

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Falsehood (107 Occurrences)
... Romans 3:7 If, for instance, a falsehood of mine has made God's truthfulness more
conspicuous, redounding to His glory, why am I judged all the same as a sinner ...
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Truth (380 Occurrences)
... In Proverbs 12:17, 19, it denotes that which is opposed to falsehood. In Isaiah
59:14, 15, Jeremiah 7:28, it means fidelity or truthfulness. ...
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Virgin (62 Occurrences)
... He must have been lacking, not only in the sense of truthfulness, but also in the
elementary instinct of delicacy, to have invaded the privacy of the most ...
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Birth (357 Occurrences)
... He must have been lacking, not only in the sense of truthfulness, but also in the
elementary instinct of delicacy, to have invaded the privacy of the most ...
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Verity (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) Truthfulness; accuracy; consonance of
a statement with fact; truth; reality. 2. (n.) That which ...
/v/verity.htm - 9k

Vindication (14 Occurrences)
... Romans 15:8 My meaning is that Christ has become a servant to the people of Israel
in vindication of God's truthfulness-- in showing how sure are the promises ...
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