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What is the fourth sin that is opposed to justice in the act of judgment?
It is the sin of the witness who is wanting in his duty (LXX.).
How may a witness be wanting in his duty?
He may be wanting in his duty either by abstaining from giving evidence when he is required to do so by the public authority, which he is bound to obey in things that belong to justice; or whenever his evidence may prevent loss to someone; or by adducing false testimony (LXX. 1, 4).
Is false testimony always a mortal sin?
Yes, it is always a mortal sin, if not always on account of the lie, which may be venial, it always is mortal by reason of perjury, and also by reason of injustice if one give such testimony against a just cause (CXX. 4).
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