“Embracing Change To Experience Life!”

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Exodus 20:16Exodus 20:16

Exodus 20:16…. Exodus 20:16….

“You shall not give false testimony againstyour neighbor.”

(NIV)

“You shall not give false testimony againstyour neighbor.”

(NIV)

The Lord takes

this sin (lying)very seriously!

The Lord takes

this sin (lying)very seriously!

“Lying” is included in the“Lying” is included in the

Revelation 21:8…. Revelation 21:8….

“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually

immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and

all liars – their place willbe in the fiery lake of

burning sulfur. This is the second death.” (NIV)

“But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually

immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and

all liars – their place willbe in the fiery lake of

burning sulfur. This is the second death.” (NIV)

Revelation 22:15…. Revelation 22:15….

“Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic

arts,the sexually immoral,

the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices

falsehood (lies).”(NIV)

“Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic

arts,the sexually immoral,

the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices

falsehood (lies).”(NIV)

“A lie can travel halfway around the

world while truth is still lacing up her boots.”

“A lie can travel halfway around the

world while truth is still lacing up her boots.”

said….said….

It’s natural to LIE,and there’s something

about our human nature that enjoys it …

lies and loves lying.

It’s natural to LIE,and there’s something

about our human nature that enjoys it …

lies and loves lying.

Proverbs 6:16-19 lists “LYING” as one of the

7 things the Lord hates….

Proverbs 6:16-19 lists “LYING” as one of the

7 things the Lord hates….

“(v.16) There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to

him:(v.17) haughty eyes,a lying tongue, ….

“(v.16) There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to

him:(v.17) haughty eyes,a lying tongue, ….

…. hands that shed innocent blood, (v.18) a

heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,

(v.19) a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.” (NIV)

…. hands that shed innocent blood, (v.18) a

heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil,

(v.19) a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.” (NIV)

Proverbs 12:22…. Proverbs 12:22….

“The LORD detests lying lips, but he

delightsin men who are truthful.”

(NIV)

“The LORD detests lying lips, but he

delightsin men who are truthful.”

(NIV)

“You can fool the public and be a secret fraud,

you can try to hide your

lying, but you can’t fool God!”

“You can fool the public and be a secret fraud,

you can try to hide your

lying, but you can’t fool God!”

said….said….

3 Truths about LYING….3 Truths about LYING….

John 8:44…. John 8:44….

“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to

carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in

him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and

the father of lies.” (NIV)

“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to

carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in

him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and

the father of lies.” (NIV)

So we’re a lot like Satan when we “LIE.”

So we’re a lot like Satan when we “LIE.”

The first time we see Satan in the Bible,

he “LIES” about God to man.

(Genesis 3:1-4)

The first time we see Satan in the Bible,

he “LIES” about God to man.

(Genesis 3:1-4)

LYING About GodTo Man

LYING About GodTo Man

A) A)

“Did God really say it?”(Genesis 3:1)

“Did God really say it?”(Genesis 3:1)

“You will not surely die…”(Genesis 3:4)

“You will not surely die…”(Genesis 3:4)

“For God knows thatwhen you eat of it…

you will be like God…”(Genesis 3:5)

“For God knows thatwhen you eat of it…

you will be like God…”(Genesis 3:5)

LYING About ManTo God

LYING About ManTo God

B) B)

Satan lying aboutman to God.

Satan lying aboutman to God.

Job 1:8-12 Job 1:8-12

“The only reason Jobobeys you is because

you’re so good to him.”

“The only reason Jobobeys you is because

you’re so good to him.”

(paraphrase in simple term)(paraphrase in simple term)

To Adam and Evehe says that

God isn’t good enough, and now he’ssaying that

God is too good!

To Adam and Evehe says that

God isn’t good enough, and now he’ssaying that

God is too good!

Satan lies to man.He puts it in the hearts

of many to bear falsewitness against Jesus.

Satan lies to man.He puts it in the hearts

of many to bear falsewitness against Jesus.

In Genesis, Satan uses a lie

to corrupt a godly man.

In Genesis, Satan uses a lie

to corrupt a godly man.

In Job, he uses a lie to

criticize a good man.

In Job, he uses a lie to

criticize a good man.

In the New Testament, Satan uses a lie

to crucify the God Man(Jesus Christ).

In the New Testament, Satan uses a lie

to crucify the God Man(Jesus Christ).

In Revelation, he tells

a lie so big and believable that it brings about

the end of the world.

In Revelation, he tells

a lie so big and believable that it brings about

the end of the world.

Don’t take “lying” lightly.

God is truth, andanything less than

truth is wrong ...

it’s sin!

Don’t take “lying” lightly.

God is truth, andanything less than

truth is wrong ...

it’s sin!

7 wayspeople often LIE

without eventhinking about it...

7 wayspeople often LIE

without eventhinking about it...

“Whosever slanders his

neighbor in secret, him will I put to silence (cut

off) ...”(NIV)

“Whosever slanders his

neighbor in secret, him will I put to silence (cut

off) ...”(NIV)

Psalms 101:5…. Psalms 101:5….

“lying” with the

intention of doing harm to another’s reputation.

“lying” with the

intention of doing harm to another’s reputation.

Just love to tell things …don’t care if their facts

are correct or not.

Just love to tell things …don’t care if their facts

are correct or not.

“Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and

going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but

also gossips and busybodies, saying things

they ought not to.”(NIV)

“Besides, they get into the habit of being idle and

going about from house to house. And not only do they become idlers, but

also gossips and busybodies, saying things

they ought not to.”(NIV)

1 Timothy 5:13…. 1 Timothy 5:13….

“Do not go about spreading slander among your

people…..” (NIV)

“Do not go about spreading slander among your

people…..” (NIV)

Leviticus 19:16…. Leviticus 19:16….

… does not actually say it,

just SUGGEST IT!… does not actually say it,

just SUGGEST IT!

Insincere praiseSaying something tosomeone’s face thatyou would never saybehind their back.

Insincere praiseSaying something tosomeone’s face thatyou would never saybehind their back.

“His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his

heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet

they are drawn swords.” (NIV)

“His speech is smooth as butter, yet war is in his

heart; his words are more soothing than oil, yet

they are drawn swords.” (NIV)

Psalms 55:21…. Psalms 55:21….

… not telling thewhole story.

… not telling thewhole story.

… beyond realistic and actual truth,

dramatic, unreal.

… beyond realistic and actual truth,

dramatic, unreal.

are justdressed up lies.

are justdressed up lies.

“To release from an obligation, duty or

promise.”or

“To serve as anexplanation or justification

for something.”

“To release from an obligation, duty or

promise.”or

“To serve as anexplanation or justification

for something.”

defines “excuse” as….defines “excuse” as….

When you made a promise to someone, try to fulfill it.

No matter whatit takes or cost!

When you made a promise to someone, try to fulfill it.

No matter whatit takes or cost!

Don’t make excuses to get out of your promises.

Don’t make excuses to get out of your promises.

Keep what you

promised – and all will

go well for your

character and life!

Keep what you

promised – and all will

go well for your

character and life!

Every negative command could be

Every negative command could be

“Truth” is the very character and nature

of our God.

“Truth” is the very character and nature

of our God.

Jesus said,

“I am the truth.”(John 14:6)

Jesus said,

“I am the truth.”(John 14:6)

A heart change!A heart change!

Psalm 51:6…. Psalm 51:6….

“Surely you desiretruth in the inner parts;

you teach me wisdomin the inmost place.”

(NIV)

“Surely you desiretruth in the inner parts;

you teach me wisdomin the inmost place.”

(NIV)

2 Thessalonians 2:10…. 2 Thessalonians 2:10….

“And in every sort of evil that deceives those who

are perishing.They perish because

they refused to love the truth and so be saved.”

(NIV)

“And in every sort of evil that deceives those who

are perishing.They perish because

they refused to love the truth and so be saved.”

(NIV)

Philippians 4:8…. Philippians 4:8….

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,

whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or

praiseworthy – think about such things.” (NIV)

“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,

whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or

praiseworthy – think about such things.” (NIV)

Saturate your mindwith good things,

… the Word of God.

Saturate your mindwith good things,

… the Word of God.

John 8:32John 8:32

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and

speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”

(NIV)

“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and

speak truthfully to his neighbor, for we are all members of one body.”

(NIV)

Ephesians 4:25…. Ephesians 4:25….

Be accountable to others.Be open to others

stopping you when you gossip or slander.

Be accountable to others.Be open to others

stopping you when you gossip or slander.

Immediately confess, correct and commityourself to the truth.

Immediately confess, correct and commityourself to the truth.

Let us purposeto deal with the

Let us purposeto deal with the

Let this year be a year ofLet this year be a year of

Amen! Let’s pray!Amen! Let’s pray!

– to walk & live in– to walk & live in