Chapter 11 Details of The Trait of Nekiyut/Cleanliness Page 218-220

Avoiding Falsehood and Embracing Truth

This discussion centers on the profound issue of lying, particularly its various levels and degrees, from outright deceitful professions to subtle exaggerations and even harmless-seeming falsehoods. The speaker emphasizes that God abhors falsehood as it contradicts the very nature of reality and reflects a lack of faith in divine providence, suggesting a need for individuals to control their own outcomes rather than trusting in God's plan. The text also touches on the untrustworthiness that results from habitual fabrication and the value of silence as a way to avoid accidental misrepresentations.