Lying, half-truths and deceptive actions are rooted in Satan, the father of all lies. Those that engage in it are followers of Satan, not God, because God is The Way, The Truth and The Light!
The power of television, radio, the Internet and satellite tv have been utilized by many to reach around the globe. From the peddlers of smut and filth, to the more subtle deceivers who share The Word of God, but do not live it in their private lives.
The lust of the flesh, and a thirst for wealth and fame, have revealed many pastors, teachers, leaders and other Christians to abuse their positions, and worse, The Word of God.
Lying without repentance and forgiveness leads to “the second death” described in Revelation, which says, “all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death” (Revelation 21:8).
Be faithful to the Bible’s teachings and if you have lied, seek forgiveness from those to whom you have lied, and obey the Gospel, for “He is faithful and forgiving us our sins to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9; Matthew 5:23-25).
Even lying in life-or-death situations is opposed, as the Book of Matthew says, “do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell” (Matthew 10:28). Your soul and salvation matter more than your body, and should not be traded for anything in this physical life (Matthew 16:26).
One lie leads to another. It is a slippery slope that ensnares and tangles up the one with a lying tongue. Lies and half-truths destroys marriages, and relationships. It erodes trust and hampers forgiveness. It burns bridges and lies separate us from Our Loving Father.
Lies destroy lives! That bears repeating! LIES DESTROY LIVES!
And what is Satan’s mission?
Be wary of those who espouse their Christianity to all that will hear publicly, but behind the veil harbor hatred, bitterness, anger and wickedness towards others. They seek to enlist others in their satanic ways and sins.
They are proud, glory and recognition seekers. Humility, righteousness, and Holiness are truly foreign concepts to them though they cry Holy! Do not be deceived, they are known by the fruits they bear and the lives they have destroyed, both publicly and privately.
Walk, talk, write AND live a life that aligns with God’s Word! Do not cherry-pick which Words of The Gospel you want to obey. Seek forgiveness from all those who you have harmed, for such is the Will of God.
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