Lying isn't THAT big of a deal, right? Your friend asks you if she can copy your answers for homework, your mom thinks you're at youth group but you're really over at a friend's house, you tell a cute older boy you're 17 when you're really 14...
The bible is super clear about lying - a Christian should not do it. In the scripture above, Paul is talking to the Colossians (people who lived in a city called Colossae). Lying is part of your life BEFORE you knew Christ. Once you started a relationship with Him you took off bad habits like lying and got rid of them.
Why not lie? When we lie we lose trust, and trust is VERY difficult to earn back. More importantly we see from scripture that we please God when we speak the truth.
The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in those who tell the truth. -Proverbs 12:22
We all make mistakes. We cave under pressure because we don't want to get in trouble. This is where we have to be quick to ask Jesus for HELP! He will give you strenth to tell the truth when it is not easy and strength to apologize when you've lied.
God, may I speak only truth so that I can bring you delight! Help me to stop myself when I want to lie and remember that lying is no longer part of who I am, since I am a new creation in Christ.
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