Monday, February 23, 2015

Jesus is the Way, the Truth & the Life; and We, His Followers, Must be People of Truth. (2.23.15)

The Bible is clear that lying is a sin and displeasing to GOD.
The first sin in this world involved a lie told to Eve.
The Ten Commandments given to Moses includes,
"You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor" (Exodus 20:16).

In the early church, Ananias and Sapphira lied regarding a donation in order to make themselves look more generous than they really were. Peter's rebuke is stern: "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?" GOD's judgment was sterner: the couple died as a result of their sin of lying.

Colossians 3:9 says, "Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices." Lying is listed in 1 Timothy 1:9-11 as something practiced by the lawless. Furthermore, liars will be among those judged in the end (Revelation 21:8). In contrast, GOD never lies (Titus 1:2). He is the source of truth. "It is impossible for GOD to lie" (Hebrews 6:18).

Jesus called Himself the Way, the Truth, and the Life (John 14:6); and He expects those who follow Him to be people of truth.

The truth is to be expressed in love (Ephesians 4:15), offering hope to those seeking redemption from the lies of the world.


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