Deception and dishonesty are strongly condemned throughout the Bible, with Proverbs warning that the Lord detests lying lips. In Colossians, believers are instructed to put off falsehood and be renewed in the spirit of their minds, putting on the new self. The Psalms also emphasize the importance of integrity, with David vowing not to tolerate deceit in his presence. Additionally, 1 Corinthians and 1 John provide guidance on resisting temptation and living truthfully, with the latter warning that those who claim to know God but do not keep His commands are liars.
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Lying lips are detestable to the LORD, but those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Do 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.
No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.
No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who tells lies shall stand in my presence.