Complete Bible Study Guide
What Does the Bible Say About Cheating?
16 Scripture references with full text and commentary
Understanding Cheating in the Bible
What does the Bible say about cheating? Browse 16 carefully selected verses that illuminate this biblical theme.
Top 10 Verses About Cheating
- 1Joshua 1:9
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
KJV - 2Proverbs 6:32
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
KJV - 3Proverbs 10:9
“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”
KJV - 4Proverbs 12:22
“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
KJV - 5Proverbs 19:1
“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”
KJV - 6Proverbs 20:22
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
KJV - 7Proverbs 28:6
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”
KJV - 8Matthew 5:27
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
KJV - 9
- 10Luke 16:10
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
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Subtopics of Cheating
Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cheating? (7 Verses)
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.”
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul. understanding: Heb. heart”
“He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.”
“Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”
“Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.”
“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”
“Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich.”
New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Cheating? (9 Verses)
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
“And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
“He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much: and he that is unjust in the least is unjust also in much.”
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.”
“Lie not one to another , seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;”
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
“Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
“If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.”
“Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.”
How to Study What the Bible Says About Cheating
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Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.
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Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about cheating. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.
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Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.
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Memorise at least one key verse about cheating and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.
Practical Application
Studying what the Bible says about cheating is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:
Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on cheating needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.
Share what you have learned about cheating with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.
Pray through the key verses about cheating, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.
How Well Do You Know What the Bible Says About Cheating?
You have studied 16 verses about cheating. Now test your knowledge with chapter-by-chapter quizzes covering the books where these verses appear.