Tuesday, September 27, 2016

TELL THE TRUTH AND DON'T LIE

Proclamation:
“An honest witness tells the truth, but a false witness tells lies.”  Proverbs 12:17 (NIV)
“Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.”  Proverbs 12:19 (NIV)
“The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.”  Proverbs 12:22 (NIV)
Explanation:
These words were written under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God by King Solomon, the son of King David.  Solomon was the wisest man to ever live. (2 Chronicles 1:11-12)  His proverbs were written to teach and guide the people of God so that they would know and practically apply The Word of God.

Application:
When we speak, we should tell the truth.  We should not lie.  The Lord God detests liars.  The Bible tells us that all liars will spend eternity in the lake of fire and brimstone (Revelation 21:8) unless they are believers who have been forgiven and have their names written in the book of life. (Revelation 20:15)  Let us pray to The Lord God for forgiveness for our past lies and ask for His help to speak the truth.  Let us practice good Christian conversation.  It is better not to say anything than to lie.  Some of the things that we say are better left unsaid.  We should only speak that which is truthful and helpful.


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