Proverbs 12:19, Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.
lie: a false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.
Lying stems from fear in most cases, fear of harm, conflict, punishment, rejection, loss and the only selfless reason are altruistic reasons (lying for friends). The average person lies about 7 times a day, that's right think about your seven today (even the little white lies count). In Gods eyes a lie is sin, no matter the purpose. Some will even use the tongue to lie to cause pain to others, this and murmuring is despised in Gods eyes. We must be vigilant not to let a single lie spew from our lips. Psalm 34:12-13, Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.
I found that my life was full of half truths and lies. You will find that it starts small and next thing you know you have covered one lie with another and another. Even an omission of the truth can be a lie. The enemy keeps the cycle going too. He will make you believe that there is no way this person will understand the truth. They could never forgive you. Then my world all came crashing down at once, individually all may have been overcome, but all at once was catastrophic. Proverbs 11:3, The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. Honestly, only God can get you through. Some people can forgive you and see you as God does, others will judge you and not be able too. But the only thing you can do is admit and ask for forgiveness. I have and I have even gone to most of the people I have hurt and asked for their forgiveness. Those I couldn't, I gave to God.
The trap is simple, let one little lie out and then you justify it. Then the next and the next and they get bigger and bigger. Each one moves us closer to wickedness. This is right where Satan wants us. He can keep us caught up in the shame of our actions. Then he allows us to dig deeper. Next we are committing other sins and justifying those also. Where does it end? The answer is simple, by taking a stand for God, Love and truly deciding to strive to walk in the light. We must consciously each day make an effort not to let a single lie slip from our lips.
Step up today and ask those who you have lied to for forgiveness, end the destruction now. I am here to testify that is will catch up to you and no reason is acceptable for this action. Had I taken the first step years ago the enemy may not have had such a foothold on my life. Now I am free and have been for all of 2012. what few little lies or deliberate omissions that slipped out I immediately asked for forgiveness. I do not want to let that back in my life again. Proverbs 24:26, An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. I ask each of you to look deep into your lives and see the damage you have caused or could cause. Give it all to God and start that walk today. You will be better for it and so will those around you. God will bless you and brighten your life.
Let's Pray: Father God, we come to you today asking for your forgiveness Father. We ask for You to forgive us for our wicked sins. We ask You to guide our thoughts and tongues so that we may glorify You Father. Let no one around us, bring us down Father for following Your commands. Father gives us the strength to stand and as the scriptures say in: Proverbs 2:7-9, He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path....let You defend and protect us Father. Allow us to stand with strength and conviction for You Father. In Jesus name cast out all of the negative influences and allow us to be clean for You Father. Allow us to promote Your Kingdom and be shining examples for others. Father Thank You for all that You do for us, for sacrificing Your son for us and Father we ask all of this in Jesus mighty name....AMEN.
Lying stems from fear in most cases, fear of harm, conflict, punishment, rejection, loss and the only selfless reason are altruistic reasons (lying for friends). The average person lies about 7 times a day, that's right think about your seven today (even the little white lies count). In Gods eyes a lie is sin, no matter the purpose. Some will even use the tongue to lie to cause pain to others, this and murmuring is despised in Gods eyes. We must be vigilant not to let a single lie spew from our lips. Psalm 34:12-13, Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.
I found that my life was full of half truths and lies. You will find that it starts small and next thing you know you have covered one lie with another and another. Even an omission of the truth can be a lie. The enemy keeps the cycle going too. He will make you believe that there is no way this person will understand the truth. They could never forgive you. Then my world all came crashing down at once, individually all may have been overcome, but all at once was catastrophic. Proverbs 11:3, The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity. Honestly, only God can get you through. Some people can forgive you and see you as God does, others will judge you and not be able too. But the only thing you can do is admit and ask for forgiveness. I have and I have even gone to most of the people I have hurt and asked for their forgiveness. Those I couldn't, I gave to God.
The trap is simple, let one little lie out and then you justify it. Then the next and the next and they get bigger and bigger. Each one moves us closer to wickedness. This is right where Satan wants us. He can keep us caught up in the shame of our actions. Then he allows us to dig deeper. Next we are committing other sins and justifying those also. Where does it end? The answer is simple, by taking a stand for God, Love and truly deciding to strive to walk in the light. We must consciously each day make an effort not to let a single lie slip from our lips.
Step up today and ask those who you have lied to for forgiveness, end the destruction now. I am here to testify that is will catch up to you and no reason is acceptable for this action. Had I taken the first step years ago the enemy may not have had such a foothold on my life. Now I am free and have been for all of 2012. what few little lies or deliberate omissions that slipped out I immediately asked for forgiveness. I do not want to let that back in my life again. Proverbs 24:26, An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. I ask each of you to look deep into your lives and see the damage you have caused or could cause. Give it all to God and start that walk today. You will be better for it and so will those around you. God will bless you and brighten your life.
Let's Pray: Father God, we come to you today asking for your forgiveness Father. We ask for You to forgive us for our wicked sins. We ask You to guide our thoughts and tongues so that we may glorify You Father. Let no one around us, bring us down Father for following Your commands. Father gives us the strength to stand and as the scriptures say in: Proverbs 2:7-9, He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his faithful ones. Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—every good path....let You defend and protect us Father. Allow us to stand with strength and conviction for You Father. In Jesus name cast out all of the negative influences and allow us to be clean for You Father. Allow us to promote Your Kingdom and be shining examples for others. Father Thank You for all that You do for us, for sacrificing Your son for us and Father we ask all of this in Jesus mighty name....AMEN.
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