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May 7, 2011 · According to the Scriptures, God himself "does not lie" (Titus 1:2). In his holiness, he is incapable of lying. As the apostle John put it, "God is light; in him there is no...
Apr 26, 2022 · You may struggle to relate to the possible dangers of isolation. Wisdom, however, knows the hazards hiding in the shadows of our seclusion: “Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment” (Proverbs 18:1).
Jun 5, 2024 · The Scripture speaks very clearly that bearing false witness is wrong. It made the 10 Commandments. And Jesus referred to Satan as the father of lies. It’s pretty clear that the Bible isn’t pro-lying. But what exactly does it mean by “telling a lie”?
- As Christians, We Must Be Truthful in Love.
- As Christians, We Must Be Truthful Because We Are New Creatures in Christ.
- As Christians, We Must Be Truthful Because We Are Members of The Same body.
- Conclusion
- Application Questions
Most of us would probably be offended if someone called us a liar or questioned our truthfulness. We’d say, “I know I have some problems, but lying is not one of them.” But, be careful or you’ll join that minister in lying about your truthfulness! The truth is, we all struggle constantly to be truthful. If you’re not struggling, then you’re not tru...
In the parallel passage in Ephesians, Paul says that his readers were taught to put off the old man and to put on the new, whereas here he states that they have already put off the old and put on the new. F. F. Bruce (The Epistles to the Colossians, to Philemon, and to the Ephesians[Eerdmans], p. 357) explains, “This tension between the indicative ...
Paul says (Col. 3:11) that in this new man there is “no Greek and Jew, circumcised and uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave and freeman, but Christ is all and in all.” While Paul makes similar statements elsewhere (Gal. 3:28; 1 Cor. 12:13), he probably uses these categories here because they related to the situation in Colossae (J. B. Lightfoo...
All relationships depend on the truth. You can’t know God and be rightly related to Him if you ignore the truth about who He is or the truth about who you are, as revealed in His Word. He is holy and we all have sinned. But He offers forgiveness of all our sins when we believe in Christ (Col. 1:14; 2:13). When you come to know and believe the truth...
Where do you find it the most difficult to be truthful? Is it wrong to be politely untruthful? Why/why not?How should we determine how much truth about ourselves to reveal to someone else? How vulnerable should we be?Where is the balance between truthfulness and maintaining proper confidences?Does Colossians 3:11prohibit denominationalism? Why/why not?Aug 25, 2024 · Discover the truth about lying in the Bible! Uncover the number of times lying is mentioned, delve into what the Bible says about deception, and explore captivating examples of lying found within its pages.
Jan 14, 2024 · However, the Bible makes it clear that God views lies and dishonesty as sinful. This article will take an in-depth look at various passages throughout Scripture to understand God’s perspective on deception and falsehood.
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Feb 28, 2024 · “The Bible never separates communicating truly with being true.” But the core idea is plain: God communicates clearly with people who want to hear and accept what is true, and he communicates in ways hard to grasp when speaking with people who do not want to hear and accept what is true.
