1. The Eighth Commandment Tell the Truth
USCCA Chapter 32
Sunday, December 02, 2018

2. December 2, 2018
God is the source of truth. Jesus declared He is the truth (John 14:6). 2

3. Ruining the reputation of others. Rash Judgment.
December 2, 2018
The Eighth Commandment forbids false witness against our neighbour. This includes the sins of:
Lying.
Ruining the reputation of others.
Rash Judgment.
Detraction, unjustly telling of someone’s faults. 3

4. Perjury, lying under oath. Calumny, telling lies about another.
December 2, 2018
The Eighth Commandment forbids false witness against our neighbour. This includes the sins of:
Perjury, lying under oath.
Calumny, telling lies about another.
Hypocrisy.
Gossip. 4

5. These situations include: Protecting the security of others.
December 2, 2018
“No one is bound to reveal the truth to someone who does not have the right to know it (USCCA p. 434).”
These situations include:
Protecting the security of others.
Guarding one’s right to privacy.
Respecting the common good. 5

6. December 2, 2018
“No one is bound to reveal the truth to someone who does not have the right to know it (USCCA p. 434).”
Confidences are to be kept by professionals and in ordinary relationships, unless there are grave and proportionate reasons for divulging the information. 6

7. December 2, 2018
Those in public media are bound by the principle of the promotion of the common good. Society has a right to truth based on:
Truth.
Freedom.
Justice.
Solidarity. 7

8. December 2, 2018
For Discussion:
Read the excerpt from St. Ignatius of Loyola on p of the USCCA. How do St. Ignatius’ words challenge us to speak positively of others?
What does it mean to say that God is the source of truth? What does it mean to say that Jesus is the Truth?
How can damages to the truth be repaired?