The Truth and Nothing but the Truth

The Truth and Nothing but the Truth

Exodus 20:16

Lying is wrong:

• Even if others are doing it

• Even if you benefit from it

• Even if you don’t get caught

• Even if others are doing worse    

Four Lies that Show Up in Our Lives:

• The Dirty Dog Lie – Outright Lie

• The Distorted Lie – Stretching the Truth

• The Deceptive Lie – Half Truth

• The Dumb Lie – Silent Lie      

Declaring War on Lying:

• Be Ruthless with Yourself (I Cor. 9:27)

• Invite Accountability

• Remember What Lying Does to God     

Questions to Consider: 

1. When was the last time I told a lie—of any kind—and did I justify it or confess it?

2. Am I more concerned with protecting my image or honoring God with my  integrity?  

3. Who in my life has permission to call me out when I’m not being truthful—  and do I  actually listen when they do?

4. How does my dishonesty—no matter how small—affect my relationship  with God, and do I care enough to change?                 

(Lev. 19:11; Prov. 6:16-19; 12:22; 13:5; 14:5; 17:7; John 8:44; Eph. 4:29;  Revelation 21:8)