The Mark Driscoll Podcast Feminists, Deborahs, and Jezebels
Mar 1, 2026
A fiery look at truth, lies, and the ninth commandment. Discussions range from oaths and civic tradition to accusations about religious oath-taking. Covers motives for lying, rare cases of protective deception, and the spiritual stakes of slander, libel, and online attacks. Calls out false teaching, conspiracy, hypocrisy, and the media's role in spreading fake news.
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Ninth Commandment As Foundation For Truth
- The ninth commandment anchors national and personal integrity by forbidding false witness and perjury.
- Mark Driscoll ties Exodus 20:16 to nation-building, arguing oaths on Scripture historically reinforced truth-telling in leadership.
Oaths On Scripture Shape Perceptions Of Truth
- Driscoll claims certain interpretations of the Quran permit deception (taqiyya) toward non‑Muslims and uses that to question oath-taking on the Quran.
- He cites Keith Ellison and Ilhan Omar placing hands on the Quran as turning-point examples (2007, 2019).
Avoid Lies And Recognize Five Motives
- Avoid lies including half-truths; a lie is a statement you don't believe intended to make others believe it.
- Driscoll gives five motives for lying: avoid consequences, get advantage, hurt others, create illusions, and control outcomes.