The ninth commandment is an order given to God for Moses to transmit to the Israelite people. This commandment is written in the book of Exodus and is a command still respected by Christians and Jews alike. The ninth commandment states that lying is wrong and is a sin, as it goes against God's will for people. The commandment includes any kind of lie, even those that bring about harmless and even positive results. An example of behavior that violates the Ninth Commandment is seen in the question above, where a lawyer considers modifying a will to promote social good. This lawyer is lying and committing a crime in doing so, in addition to injuring the client's rights.