…And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. –II Thessalonians 2:8-12: bold type and underlining added for emphasis.
Here in the last of the “last days,” lies have been sewn into every fabric of our existence. We spew them out casually, accept them without questioning, and very often we declare them to be good, and even necessary. We are about as far away from God’s point of view on this subject as we can get! We indoctrinate our children into lies when they are very, very young; we tell them about the Tooth Fairy, Easter bunny, and Santa Claus. When a beloved pet dies, we tell them it went to “dog heaven,” or “cat heaven,” when the Bible plainly shows us that this is not the case. There can be no such thing as a good lie- God hates lying!
These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. –Proverbs 6:16-19. Bold type was added for emphasis. I think these are pretty strong verses. Out of seven things that are an abomination to the Lord, two involve lies.
As we progress toward the end of scripture, God takes the time to remind us 3x that lies cannot be a part of eternal life with Him. These are God’s words, brethren!
He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. –Revelation 21:7, 8.
And the city had no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine in it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the Lamb is the light thereof. And the nations of them which are saved shall walk in the light of it: and the kings of the earth do bring their glory and honour into it. And the gates of it shall not be shut at all by day: for there shall be no night there. And they shall bring the glory and honour of the nations into it. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life. –Revelation 21:23-27.
Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. –Revelation 22:14, 15. Again, any bold type or underlining has been added to emphasize.
We have all been desensitized by the sheer volume of lies that permeates our existence. But when lies become a normal practice in a professing Christian life, it is an evil fruit- one which in reality denies Jesus Christ. Just think about all the lies Hollywood promotes, yet we readily accept it for entertainment purposes! How can a believer be entertained by lies?
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. –II Corinthians 13:8.
Jesus Christ our creator, our savior, is the Living Word of God, and Truth.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. –Revelation 19:11-13. All bold type in any of these verses has been added.
IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. –John 1:1.
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. –John 4:24.
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. –John 8:31, 32.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. –John 14:6.
God the Holy Spirit is called the “Spirit of truth” in John 15:26 and 16:13.
In John 17:17 Jesus prayed; Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. –John 17:17.
During His trial before Pilate, Jesus testified; To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. –From John 18:37.
Do you understand how important it is to stand for the TRUTH? This means standing up against evil or injustice, and to stop lying (Ephesians 4:25). Embrace the Word of God as the only source for reliable truth, and this means the King James Bible. For more information on the Bible version issue I gladly refer you to www.chick.com. You may also contact me if you like.
Yet there still might be some that would say, “Doesn’t everybody lie?” It is no doubt true that during a lifetime, it would seem that everyone has probably told a lie (a deliberate falsehood) sometime. But Christians have recognized their sins, and repented of them: this means that they have not only asked for forgiveness, but have also turned away from sinful behavior. To justify lying, and to continue doing it, indicate an unrepentant spirit. We need to clean up this aspect of our lives, before it is too late. The time of the antichrist is nearly upon us: please read this blog’s opening scripture again! Ask God to give you discernment, so that can tell the difference between truth and falsehood. It really is a matter critical to our eternal destination.
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. –Proverbs 30:5, 6.
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. –Luke 21:34-36.
We have all been desensitized by the sheer volume of lies that permeates our existence. But when lies become a normal practice in a professing Christian life, it is an evil fruit- one which in reality denies Jesus Christ. Just think about all the lies Hollywood promotes, yet we readily accept it for entertainment purposes! How can a believer be entertained by lies?
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. –II Corinthians 13:8.
Jesus Christ our creator, our savior, is the Living Word of God, and Truth.
And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God. –Revelation 19:11-13. All bold type in any of these verses has been added.
IN the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. –John 1:1.
God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. –John 4:24.
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. –John 8:31, 32.
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. –John 14:6.
God the Holy Spirit is called the “Spirit of truth” in John 15:26 and 16:13.
In John 17:17 Jesus prayed; Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. –John 17:17.
During His trial before Pilate, Jesus testified; To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice. –From John 18:37.
Do you understand how important it is to stand for the TRUTH? This means standing up against evil or injustice, and to stop lying (Ephesians 4:25). Embrace the Word of God as the only source for reliable truth, and this means the King James Bible. For more information on the Bible version issue I gladly refer you to www.chick.com. You may also contact me if you like.
Yet there still might be some that would say, “Doesn’t everybody lie?” It is no doubt true that during a lifetime, it would seem that everyone has probably told a lie (a deliberate falsehood) sometime. But Christians have recognized their sins, and repented of them: this means that they have not only asked for forgiveness, but have also turned away from sinful behavior. To justify lying, and to continue doing it, indicate an unrepentant spirit. We need to clean up this aspect of our lives, before it is too late. The time of the antichrist is nearly upon us: please read this blog’s opening scripture again! Ask God to give you discernment, so that can tell the difference between truth and falsehood. It really is a matter critical to our eternal destination.
Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar. –Proverbs 30:5, 6.
And take heed to yourselves, lest at any time your hearts be overcharged with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and cares of this life, and so that day come upon you unawares. For as a snare shall it come on all them that dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. –Luke 21:34-36.
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