Description

Theme: Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

What is a Lie?

1. Some definitions of lying.
2. Some ways of lying.
3. Some numbers on lying.

Why not lie?

1. God is truth, cannot lie, and we are to be like Him. (Exodus 20:16; 23:1, 7; Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; John 8:42-47; 14:6; 17:3, 17; Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 3:9-10; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:17-18)
2. God hates lying. (Proverbs 6:16-19; 12:22; Zechariah 8:16-17)
3. God judges lying. (Deuteronomy 19:16-21; Proverbs 21:28; Matthew 12:36; Acts 5:1-11; Revelation 21:8; Hebrews 12:4-11 )

How do we develop a truthful, lie-free character?

1. Realize that building character begins with the heart and mind. (Proverbs 4:23-24; 19:14; 23:7; Matthew 12:34; 15:18-19)
2. Feed on the truth. (Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 4:1-2; Philippians 4:1-9; James 3:1-12)
3. Be accountable to one another. (James 5:16; Matthew 3:6; 5:23-26; Mark 1:5; Acts 19:18; 24:16)