Keep Taking the Tablets

Keep taking the tablets Exodus 20:16 "You shall not give false testimony against your neighbour. 2

why does truth matter? God is truth Psalm 31:5 Into your hands I commit my spirit; redeem me, O LORD, the God of truth. 3

why does truth matter? God is truth Titus 1:2 … the hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the beginning of time.. 4

why does truth matter? God detests lies Proverbs 6:16-19 There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers. 5

why does truth matter? God detests lies Proverbs 12:22 The LORD detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. . 6

why does truth matter? lying corrupt us James 3:6 The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

why does truth matter? lying corrupt us John 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies 8

Why does it matter? we are called to be different Colossians 3:8-9 But now you must rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices 9

what does it look like? gossip.. Phil 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things . 10

What does it look like? gossip.. James 3:10-12 Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing. My brothers, this should not be. Can both fresh water and salt water flow from the same spring? My brothers, can a fig tree bear olives, or a grapevine bear figs? Neither can a salt spring produce fresh water. 11

What does it look like? trapped in a web of lies Matthew 10:26 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known. 12

“ What does it look like? past hurts Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me 13

False “ What does it look like? past hurts Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me 14

“ Augustine of Hippo past hurts No physician can heal the wounds of the tongue . 15

What can be done about it? examine your heart Matthew 12:33-34 Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit.You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks. 16

What can be done about it? examine your heart Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 17

What can be done about it? examine your heart Matthew 12:35 The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. 18

What can be done about it? refuse to gossip / flatter / exaggerate Phil 4:8-9 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. 19

What can be done about it? be an encourager Eph 4:29 Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. 20

What can be done about it? Think Think Be and encourager Think THINK.. Think 21

What can be done about it? T – is it true? H – will it help? I – is it inspiring? N – is it necessary? K – is it kind? 22

What can be done about it? Be true to your word Psalm 15:4 LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill? He… who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue…who keeps his oath even when it hurts 23

What can be done about it? Be true to your word Matthew 5:37 Simply let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No'; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. 24

What can be done about it? Jesus mends broken hearts Isaiah 61:1-3 …He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners… to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion, to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.   25

What can be done about it? seek forgiveness 1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 26