Stop Lying
Monday November 19, 2018
During our time in addiction, we didn't give a second thought about telling lies. It was simply a way of life, a way of survival.
We lied so we would appear to be better than we were acting. We lied to try to gain advantage. We lied because we were angry with someone and wanted to get back at them. We lied to ourselves to minimize and excuse our addictive behaviour. The truth is, whenever we try to live without God we quickly descend into a habit of telling lies.
They all fool and defraud each other; no one tells the truth. With practiced tongues they tell lies; they wear themselves out with all their sinning. For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies. (Jeremiah 9:5, John 8:44 NLT)
The life we are called to recover is shaped by choosing to tell the truth in all circumstances. Our character reflects God’s character when we speak the truth. In contrast, it is most like that of the evil one when we are lying.
Towns and cities have regulations and practices to promote good sanitation. Why? They need to provide a clean environment for their citizens, so they can stay healthy. Similarly, God wants us to experience a rich and blessed life. Lying contaminates and destroys relationships and so life in God’s world is based on His spiritual sanitation system of telling the truth.
Who may climb the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? Only those whose hands and hearts are pure, who do not worship idols and never tell lies. They will receive the Lord’s blessing and have a right relationship with God their savior. (Psalm 24:3-5 NLT)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, Forgive me for the many times I have lied to you, to others, and to myself. Help me to always speak the truth and be transparent in all my ways. Amen
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