Prov. 26:18-19 Just as damaging as a mad man
shooting a lethal weapon is someone who lies to a friend and then says, “I was
only joking.”
Words matter.
Truth matters. What you say
affects others. When lies are spoken
about another, great harm is done. False
accusations can forever affect the way others are perceived. False information can forever affect what a
person does or says. False accusations
can forever affect relationships. No
matter how you look at it, lies are bad and should never be spoken.
Lies when found out affect one’s reputation and
reliability. There is no such thing as
an insignificant lie. It affects the
soul and when lies are spoken it sets off a progression of sin in the
soul. When truth is compromised, God is
not pleased and judges the soul. It is
so easy to lie because it is convenient or self-serving to do so, but it is never
appropiate or necessary. Truth must
always be spoken if one is going to have a heart right with God.
If telling the truth would create problems, one must
prayerfully consider whether or not it should be told. Silence is the only acceptable option to not telling
the truth. It is better to not say
anything than it is to lie about someone or something. The truth sometimes hurt, but sometimes it is
a good thing to hurt. Telling the truth
is necessary for needed change to take place.
Telling lies is no joking matter. It deeply affects one’s standing with God and
with others. Lies cause great harm for
all involved. Speak the truth
always. Only a heart connection with
Christ can keep one from telling lies.
Keep the soul in tune with the Lord moves the soul to always want to
speak the truth. No matter how
uncomfortable it may make you feel, always speak the truth in love. It is God’s way.
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