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THE HABIT OF LYING

AUGUST 17th - CAPSULE 17

TOPIC: THE HABIT OF LYING

BIBLE TEXT: Colossians 3 vs. 9 – Lie not one to another. Seeing that we have put off the old man with his deeds.


Lying makes a problem part of the future; truth makes it a part of the past. You see, when you tell the truth you never have to remember what you said; no one has a good enough memory to be a successful liar! A lie may seems to be the easy way out. But even if it solves your present problem, it creates future ones that blur your vision, cause you to lose confidence before God in prayer, and eventually cost you the respect of others. Even worse, your present lies can only be defended by future lies.

The ninth commandment summarized says – “Thou shalt not lie”, and is often the most difficult to keep. Have you ever told a lie to spare someone’s feeling, avoid confrontation, or make yourself look better?

One writer says it this way: “Hope built on a lie is always the beginning of loss”. Never attempt to build anything on a foundation of lies and half-truths. It will not stand. If you want to walk with confidence towards God, ask Him to give you the courage to always walk in truth.


Prayer: Lord, give me courage to walk in truth all the days of my life

What makes it difficult in my life to tell and walk in truth, die! In Jesus name.

Insight: Remember, anything less than the truth distorts God’s plan, and leads you into places where He never meant you to be.

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  1. GOD'S BATTLE AXE!8/17/21, 5:24 AM

    Lord I ask for the Grace to say the truth no matter the situation in Jesus name.

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