Proverbs 19:9(NLT)
A false witness will not go unpunished, and a liar will be destroyed.
The bearing of false testimony is strictly prohibited by God, as no good thing can ever be achieved by untruthful testimony. Our God condemns those who condemn the innocent. Proverbs 6:16,19 says “These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” Bearing false witness against a person, family, or church is an evil deed that can have devastating effects. Those who bear false witness are in danger of God’s judgement, and profiting from the misfortune of others will not go unpunished. Regarding false accusations, Psalm 35:20 says, “For they do not speak peace, but against those who are quiet in the land they devise words of deceit”. This is an accurate description of the motives and results of false accusations. People lie about the innocent in order to stir up trouble but trouble will not leave their house. Most people accuse others falsely as a revenge tactic or power play or when they think they have something to gain. Those who make false accusations will not go unpunished, destruction is waiting for them.
As followers of Christ, we can expect that people will sometimes make false accusations against us, but hear Jesus’ encouragement in Matthew 5:11–12 “Blessed are you when people falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven.” No matter what others say about us falsely, we rely on God’s Word. Psalm 119:69–70 says “Though the arrogant have smeared me with lies, I keep your precepts with all my heart. Their hearts are callous and unfeeling, but I delight in your law.” Let us be careful in jumping to conclusions, even when things appear to be apparently certain. Such assumptions can sometimes attract God’s wrath and condemnation. It is reported that some people arrange for others to testify against particular individuals in order to discredit them or their ministry. Such testimonies have ridiculed and even disqualified some people from a particular office, position or imminent promotion. Many are all over the place bearing false witness against their neighbor thinking it is for fun. They will be punished! Let us mark the evil way, which the wicked walked and how they ended. This is a warning to every heaven-bound citizen.
Beloved, there will always be false accusers and naysayers, but you have to follow the example of Jesus. When He was falsely accused, He didn’t try to defend Himself, neither did He give a reply to the charges against Him. Remember, the accusers cannot keep you from your destiny. They don’t define who you are! They don’t determine your worth and value! You are a child of the Most High God, the Creator of the universe breathed life into you. As a believer in Jesus, you are crowned with favor. Turn away from the accusing voices so you can focus on the destiny God has prepared for you! You must not speak about what you do not know or have the right and proper information on. As a Christian, you do not have any business peddling with lies or falsehood. Before you go ahead to accuse your spouse, children or any other person about an issue, you need to make sure you have the facts. Hasty judgments can lead to bitter regrets. Examine yourself to see if you exhibit any trace of falsely accusing anyone in your character and repent of it. If you have testified falsely against anybody in the past, you need to undo that wrong. Go and meet the one you lied on and ask for their forgiveness. Yes, it can be humiliating, but you have to do it or God will never let you go unpunished. Even the devil will fight you and you will never have peace in your life. Today, open your heart to the Lord, He will enable you to conquer this liability to bear false witness.
O Lord, I look to You knowing that You are leading and guiding me in paths of victory in Jesus’ Name.