Daily Devotions

Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator.” vss. 9-10

Colossians 3:9-11

It’s true, lying is not one of the Ten Commandments, yet there’s probably nothing more destructive to human relationships! And it comes so naturally to us. It’s one of the first things children learn how to do–and often it’s their parents who teach them. And in these times, since even AI has been taught lies, lying has become the most potent enemy of the truth. Our politicians have learned to lie with impunity and all of us know it. Are their lips moving? Well then, they’re probably lying. So, what can we do about it? As starters we should know that lying is not compatible with our new life in Christ. We are undergoing daily restoration through the cleansing power of the Holy Spirit and being changed into our new selves, the very image of the Invisible God. And all that repentance begins with a renewed dedication to truth in everything we say or do. We don’t have to tell “white lies;” we can speak the truth in love. If we think dancing around the truth is the way to go, we should know that our dance partner is the devil, the Father of all lies. It is stunning how the simple practice of truth-telling transforms our relationships. With truth trust is restored and brokenness is healed.

Thought for the Day: Where did I learn to lie?