Paragraph 2482

2482. “A lie consists in speaking a falsehood with the intention of deceiving.”²⁸⁰ The Lord denounces lying as the work of the devil: “You are of your father the devil, . . . there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”²⁸¹

Aprofunde seus conhecimentos

270. Who is the minister of Confirmation?

585. With what spirit of communion and mission do we pray to God as “our” Father?

393. Is there a variety of sins?

213. How can one reconcile the existence of hell with the infinite goodness of God?

474. What duty do we have toward our body?

263. What are the effects of Baptism?

544. How does Jesus teach us to pray?

Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:

What does the testimony of John the Baptist in John 1:29 mean, and how important is this testimony for Christians?

What does the Bible teach about transforming the body?

What is the importance of obeying the Word of God? What does the Bible say about those who do not follow sound doctrine?

How does Esther’s story tell the Jewish people’s story of redemption?

What is the message behind Peter’s vision of taking down the sheet with unclean animals in Acts 10:9-16?

How does Lamentations address the issue of human suffering?

Why does the Bible warn us about the need to avoid envy and jealousy, as mentioned in Proverbs 14:30, and how can we apply this teaching in our lives?