“…do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him…” Colossians 3:9 (NKJV)
A common trend amongst many today is the telling of lies. It has become so common to the point that many no longer see anything wrong with it. For some people, it is a normal thing while for some others, it is just a way of making their communication palatable to their listeners. However, as common as it has become, telling lies is not a good habit. Therefore, it is important that as a Christian, you deliberately refrain your tongue from lying for it is written“…do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man who is renewed in knowledge according to the image of Him who created him…” Colossians 3:9 (NKJV) Lying is an attitude of the old man and we cannot afford to keep this attitude after we have dropped the old man and his ways. As a matter of fact, if there is anything God does not like at all is lies. In Proverbs 6:16-19, the bible says “…these six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord…” Proverbs 6:16-19. If you take a look at the list, you find that a lying tongue is the second thing pointed out. Letting us know that it is something God detest and because He doesn’t like it, we have to consciously make sure that lies is completely removed out of our mouth.’
You might say but sir, we are living under grace and these things don’t really count. Well, grace in the first place is not a license to tell lies and besides, you have to understand something about lying. One of the reasons God does not like it is because it corrupts a man’s personality and destroys his integrity. It also programs a man in such a way that causes him to always tell lies. And this affects his relationship with others, which is the very reason God does not want us to tell lies. God does not tell lies and He has given us His nature, through Jesus Christ. So He expects us to live conscious of His nature which is at work in us because that’s who we are. Telling lies is like living below our calling in Christ Jesus. It is a low life and we have to consciously stay away from it. Although from time to time, we could make mistakes here and there, but if you are conscious of who you are, it helps you to begin to limit your mistakes. In Proverbs 13:5, the bible says “…a righteous man hates lying…” therefore, run from it because it is the right thing to do in the sight of God and it is the right thing to do to maintain a good relationship with others. God bless you!
TODAY’S RHEMA
Lies corrupts a man’s personality and destroys his integrity!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
Thank you, heavenly father, for pointing out to me this truth that has been relegated to backstage. I decree that as a Christian, I will live conscious of this truth and put lies completely away from my tongue in the name of Jesus. Amen!
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