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Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, Psalm 107:22 Let them also offer sacrifices of thanksgiving, And tell of His works with joyful singing. Hymns Invitation Red Songbook - Supplemental

The Mouth: Lying Jas 3:2 For we all stumble in many ways. If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle the whole body as well. 3 Now if we put the bits into the horses' mouths so that they will obey us, we direct their entire body as well. 4 Look at the ships also, though they are so great and are driven by strong winds, are still directed by a very small rudder wherever the inclination of the pilot desires. 5 So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!

Our Mouth Condemns Us Many ways our tongue condemns us: Boasting…………………….... Boasting in the Lord Lying……………………………..Speaking the Truth Blasphemy…………………... Praising Vulgarity………………………. Speaking with Grace Evil Speaking…………………Edification Mt 15:18 "But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man.

Our Mouth Condemns Us Many ways our tongue condemns us: Boasting…………………….... Boasting in the Lord Lying……………………………..Speaking the Truth Blasphemy…………………... Praising Vulgarity………………………. Speaking with Grace Evil Speaking…………………Edification Mt 15:18 "But the things that proceed out of the mouth come from the heart, and those defile the man.

The Evil of Lying Lying Intent and purpose to deceive Deception for malicious intent It is not lying: To be wrong To change your mind Teasing / joking / hyperbole Consider: God does not lie but: He permits a delusion He does not reveal all things This is God’s prerogative; by definition, it is not lying

The Evil of Lying Lying to God Lying to yourself Lying to others Lying with good intentions . Ga 5:26 Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.

Lying to God Ananias - Acts 5:1-4 Attempting to appear righteous Lying to the church = lying to God When we lie to God we ALWAYS are caught Ac 5:1 ¶ But a man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, 2 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife's full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles' feet. 3 But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? 4 "While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God. Sarah – Genesis 18:13-15

Lying to Yourself The denial of our sins, both past and present If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 1:8 . Ga 5:26 Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.

Lying to Yourself Not doing the things we read or hear But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 . Ga 5:26 Let us not become boastful, challenging one another, envying one another.

Lying to Yourself Not controlling our mouths If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one's religion is useless. James 1:26

Lying to Yourself Believing we have amounted to much for God For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. Galatians 6:3

Lying to Yourself Believing we are wise due to worldly wisdom Let no one deceive himself. If anyone among you seems to be wise in this age, let him become a fool that he may become wise. 1 Corinthians 3:18

Lying to Others Lying: A despicable abomination to God Leviticus 19:11 Proverbs 12:22 Ephesians 4:25 Colossians 3:9 Le 19:11 'You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another. Pr 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight. Pr 6:16 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, 18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19 A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers. Eph 4:25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE OF YOU WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another. Col 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices,

Lying With Good Intent But what about “white lies”? - Lies with good intentions? ALL liars are cast aside by God – Revelation 21:8 Many sins are done with good intentions - Uzzah and the ark – 2 Samuel 6:6 Job 31:29 "Have I rejoiced at the extinction of my enemy, Or exulted when evil befell him? 30 "No, I have not allowed my mouth to sin By asking for his life in a curse. Pr 24:17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, And do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; 18 Or the LORD will see it and be displeased, And turn His anger away from him. Ob 1:12 "Do not gloat over your brother's day, The day of his misfortune. And do not rejoice over the sons of Judah In the day of their destruction; Yes, do not boast In the day of their distress.

Lying With Good Intent "Therefore having overlooked the times of ignorance, God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent” Acts 17:30 There are instances where approved people in the OT lied (Jacob, Israelite midwives, Rahab). It does not mean their lies were approved, but that God did not hold them accountable as He does us today

Speaking the Truth in Love Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ Ephesians 4:15 Being honest, courteous and kind Bringing the whole truth – Acts 20:27 Ac 20:27 "For I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole purpose of God.

Jesus: The Ultimate Truth Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” John 14:6 "I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. John 10:9