Proverbs 12:22
The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful.
Remember that... "The truth sets us free!"
Do you sometimes have difficulty separating
Truth from Lies?
"IS IT EVER RIGHT TO LIE?"
The Bible nowhere presents an instance where lying is considered to be the right thing to do. The ninth commandment prohibits bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16). Proverbs 6:16-19 lists “a lying tongue” and “a false witness who pours out lies” as two of the seven abominations to the Lord.
Love “rejoices with the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6). For other Scriptures that speak very negatively of lying, In Proverbs 12:22; 13:5; Ephesians 4:25. Time after time, we see that falsehood leads to misery, loss, and judgment.
When you lie to someone or if someone lies to you. There is a trust that is broken and the relationship is stressed. Let your yes be yes, and your no be no. Honesty is the best policy and integrity is priceless. A bad reputation can be restored, but it is not always an easy thing to do. If you question if it is ever right to lie. The better question is if you want to be free or not? It is written in John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."
Learn more about how to stop lieing?
Pastor Stuart Briscoe reminds us that we are all sinners.
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