Why Do We Lie? - Greg Laurie Devotion - April 7, 2021

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Wednesday, April 7, 2021 Why Do We Lie? "For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies" (John 8:44 NLT) We know that lying is wrong, so why do we do it? Often it's because we've been caught doing something wrong, so we want to find a way to explain it. But we'll also lie to save face or lie to keep from offending someone. Regardless, commandment nine of the Ten Commandments tells us, "You must not testify falsely against your neighbor" (Exodus 20:16 NLT). Or, simply put, "You shall not lie." There are a number of ways we lie, from outright lies to so-called little white lies. But there's also another way we lie, and that is through gossiping and backbiting. For example, when we say things like "Have you heard . . ." or "Hey, I don't know if this is true, but . . ." or "I wouldn't tell you this, but I know it won't go any further . . . ," that is gossip. The word gossip even hisses when we say it. It reminds us of the Serpent's temptation of Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Devil really is in the details here because we can end up slandering someone or destroying their reputation by saying something that isn't factually true. I've often said that it's always a good idea to apply the acronym T.H.I.N.K. before we speak: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it inspiring? Is it necessary? Is it kind? If what you're about to say doesn't meet those standards, then don't say it.   CONTINUE READING →

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