Paul wrote: “Wherefore, now that you have put away falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another.

By unified action in these fields the good news of God’s Word gives upbuilding direction to those desiring to serve Jehovah wholeheartedly.

11. How do some view lying, but why is lying a course for those causing dissension?

¹¹ Today in many parts of the earth governments employ the technique of lying to their own people as well as to other governments. One government official said, when asked about lying, that it is the inherent right of a government “to lie to save itself.” God’s Word counsels differently: “Speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, because we are members belonging to one another.” (Eph. 4:25) Unity can come only if people speak truth with one another. Liars are deceivers. How could lying possibly produce unity that is built on a firm, long-lasting foundation? It cannot!