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2. Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness
Oh, worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness! Tremble before Him, all the earth. Psalm 96:9
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3. Being Virtuous in Our Conduct
Why CHRISTIANS Lie

4. The Problem of the Mouth
James 3 Lying Cursing Vulgarity Boasting Evil Speaking

5. The Problem of the Mouth
James 3 Lying Cursing Vulgarity Boasting Evil Speaking

6. About Lying:
The Commands Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices Ephesians 4:25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, SPEAK TRUTH EACH ONE OF YOU WITH HIS NEIGHBOR, for we are members of one another.

7. About Lying:
Consequences Ananias & Saphira - Acts 5:1-11 (Lying is fatal) Cretan – Titus 1:12 (Lying creates a reputation)

8. Do CHRISTIANS Lie?
We lie about: What we think about someone “I love my brother” How we conduct ourselves “I don’t drink or use vulgarity” Why we miss services “I am not feeling well”

9. The Seven Steps of Lying
1. You lie. - We need to acknowledge: It is EASY to lie - We may lie often without knowing it

10. The Seven Steps of Lying
1. You lie. 2. You self-protect. - When you lie about one thing, it is likely you will lie about another. "Lies are weaklings; they need bodyguards."

11. The Seven Steps of Lying
1. You lie. 2. You self-protect. 3. You develop a habit of lying. - A liar at this level might, just out of habit. - Lie about something trivial for no benefit.

12. The Seven Steps of Lying
1. You lie. 2. You self-protect. 3. You develop a habit of lying. 4. You self-deceive. - You now believe the lies that you tell others - You stop feeling guilty about lying (denial)

13. The Seven Steps of Lying
Fornicator/Adulter - It is for love
Drunk - I do it for others
Thief – I will help others
1. You lie. 2. You self-protect. 3. You develop a habit of lying. 4. You self-deceive. 5. You rationalize. - You justify the lies as a positive good.

14. The Seven Steps of Lying
1. You lie. 2. You self-protect. 3. You develop a habit of lying. 4. You self-deceive. 5. You rationalize. 6. You develop your technique. - You know what lies to tell what people

15. The Seven Steps of Lying
John 16:2
"They will make you outcasts from the synagogue, but an hour is coming for everyone who kills you to think that he is offering service to God.”
1. You lie. 2. You self-protect. 3. You develop a habit of lying. 4. You self-deceive. 5. You rationalize. 6. You develop your technique. 7. You see it as your duty to lie.

16. The Seven Steps of Lying
John 8:44
"You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.”
1. You lie. 2. You self-protect. 3. You develop a habit of lying. 4. You self-deceive. 5. You rationalize. 6. You develop your technique. 7. You see it as your duty to lie.

18. Overcoming Lying
#1 – Quit lying to yourself 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us.

19. Overcoming Lying
#1 – Quit lying to yourself #2 – Learn to say nothing Proverbs 21:23 Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

20. Overcoming Lying
#1 – Quit lying to yourself #2 – Learn to say nothing #3 – Develop the habit of honest speech Matthew 5:37 "But let your 'Yes' be 'Yes,' and your 'No,' 'No.' For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.

22. A Child of the Father of Lies?
1 John 3:8 The one who practices sin is of the devil; for the devil has sinned from the beginning. The Son of God appeared for this purpose, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

23. A Child of the Father of Life!
Hearing and believing: Romans 10:17 Confession of Faith: Acts 8:37 Turning from sin (Repentance): Luke 24:47 Baptism for salvation: 1 Peter 3:21 Continued Obedience: Hebrews 3:6