Deception and dishonesty are condemned throughout Scripture, as they undermine trust and relationships. In 1 Corinthians, lying is listed among the sinful behaviors that exclude individuals from the kingdom of God. The apostle John warns that those who claim to know God but do not keep His commandments are liars, as seen in 1 John. The prophets, such as Hosea, also denounce deceitful actions, while Revelation urges believers to separate themselves from falsehood and its consequences.
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nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
They have deeply corrupted themselves as in the days of Gibeah; He will remember their guilt; He will punish their sins.
Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord. Each one must examine himself before he eats of the bread and drinks of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body eats and drinks judgment on himself. That is why many among you are weak and sick, and a number of you have fallen asleep.
Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues.
Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.