"Lying lips are abomination to The LORD: but they that deal truly are His delight." Proverbs 12:22 (NIV)
King Solomon makes it clear how The Lord feels about liars. He also states that The Lord delights in those who tell the truth.
There is no distinction in the Bible between the proverbial "little white lie" and any other kind of lie. A lie is a lie. Even the lie that was told to "protect someone's feelings", is still a lie and we will have to give an account for it. Liars are one of several things that are an abomination to The Lord. All lies are of the devil for he is the father of lies. (John 8:44) In fact, there is a special place in hell reserved for liars. (Revelation 21:8) It is better for us not to say anything at all than to tell a lie. We need to ask God for forgiveness's for every lie spoken, and ask for His help to control our tongue. God delights in those who tell the truth.
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