1. Liar, Liar Jeremiah 9:1-9

2. 2 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Lying is one of the most prevalent moral sins we face. Lying is one of the most prevalent moral sins we face. Affects private relationships, families, social lives, business practices, entertainment, music, the faith, etc. Affects private relationships, families, social lives, business practices, entertainment, music, the faith, etc.

3. 3 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Lying is one of the most prevalent moral sins we face. Lying is one of the most prevalent moral sins we face. Everywhere: At school, golf course, the grocery store… even in the church among brethren. Everywhere: At school, golf course, the grocery store… even in the church among brethren.

4. 4 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar “Lying is at epidemic proportions” “Lying is at epidemic proportions” The Day America Told the Truth by James Patterson & Peter Kim The Day America Told the Truth by James Patterson & Peter Kim 91% of Americans lie regularly 91% of Americans lie regularly 63% men & 52% woman have lied to protect themselves 63% men & 52% woman have lied to protect themselves 40% said they had lied on job applications. 40% said they had lied on job applications.

5. 5 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Jer. 9:3-9 Jer. 9:3-9 Judah’s lies & ours: God is not pleased! Judah’s lies & ours: God is not pleased!

6. 6 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Christians are not immune to the temptation Christians are not immune to the temptation Eph. 4:25 Eph. 4:25 Phil. 4:8 Phil. 4:8

7. 7 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar WHAT IS LYING? WHAT IS LYING? Root Idea: Falsehood, Deception Root Idea: Falsehood, Deception “Conscious & intentional falsehood” (Thayer, 676). “Conscious & intentional falsehood” (Thayer, 676). “To deceive, or attempt to deceive, by a lie” (Moulton, 442) “To deceive, or attempt to deceive, by a lie” (Moulton, 442) Matt. 28:13, 15 Matt. 28:13, 15

8. 8 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar WHAT IS LYING? WHAT IS LYING? Root Idea: Falsehood, Deception Root Idea: Falsehood, Deception “A lie is a false statement deliberately presented as being true; something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression.” “A lie is a false statement deliberately presented as being true; something meant to deceive or give a wrong impression.”

9. 9 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar A Broader Sense: “Whatever is not what it professes to be” (Thayer, 676) A Broader Sense: “Whatever is not what it professes to be” (Thayer, 676) False impressions created to deceive (sometimes harder to detect): False impressions created to deceive (sometimes harder to detect):

10. 10 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Self-righteousness Self-righteousness Matt. 23:27-28 Matt. 23:27-28 28 "Even so you too outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness. 28 "Even so you too outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

11. 11 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Hypocrisy Hypocrisy 1 Tim. 4:1-2 1 Tim. 4:1-2 2 by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, 2 by means of the hypocrisy of liars seared in their own conscience as with a branding iron, Matt. 23:27-28 Matt. 23:27-28

12. 12 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Precepts & doctrines of men Precepts & doctrines of men Rom. 1:25 Rom. 1:25 25 For they exchanged the truth of God for a lie...

13. 13 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Religious lies Religious lies 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 14 And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. 15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their deeds. 15 Therefore it is not surprising if his servants also disguise themselves as servants of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their deeds.

14. 14 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Not Keeping Oaths & Promises Not Keeping Oaths & Promises Eccles 5:2-7 Eccles 5:2-7 5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. 5 It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay. Includes I.O.U.’s Includes I.O.U.’s Includes Marital vows Includes Marital vows

15. 15 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Another Type of Subtle Lie: Self-Deception Another Type of Subtle Lie: Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Gal. 6:3 For if anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

16. 16 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 “I am without sin!” “I am without sin!” 1 John 1:8 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us.

17. 17 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 “I know Him!” “I know Him!” 1 John 2:3-4 1 John 2:3-4 James 1:22 James 1:22 But prove yourselves doers of the word, and not merely hearers who delude themselves.

18. 18 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 “I’m religious!” “I’m religious!” Jas. 1:26 Jas. 1:26 If anyone thinks himself to be religious, and yet does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this man's religion is worthless.

19. 19 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Need careful self-examination Need careful self-examination 2 Cor. 13:5 2 Cor. 13:5 Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you - unless indeed you fail the test?

20. 20 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Self-Deception Gal. 6:3 Need careful self-examination Need careful self-examination Gal. 6:4 Gal. 6:4 But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have reason for boasting in regard to himself alone, and not in regard to another.

21. Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Why Do People Lie? Motives? Temptations?

22. 22 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): 1. Out of Fear 1. Out of Fear Matt. 26:35, 69-74 Matt. 26:35, 69-74 Fear what men may do to us; what suffering truth may bring, etc. Fear what men may do to us; what suffering truth may bring, etc. Luke 12:4-5 Luke 12:4-5 Fear God, not man, & don’t lie out of fear! Fear God, not man, & don’t lie out of fear!

23. 23 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): 2. to Shirk Responsibility 2. to Shirk Responsibility Luke 14:18 Luke 14:18 Excuse: “To avert displeasure by entreaty, i.e. to beg pardon, crave indulgence, to excuse” (Thayer, 482). Excuse: “To avert displeasure by entreaty, i.e. to beg pardon, crave indulgence, to excuse” (Thayer, 482). Whenever we make excuses for our disobedience, we display displeasure for God’s will. We thereby lie to ourselves, to others & God! Whenever we make excuses for our disobedience, we display displeasure for God’s will. We thereby lie to ourselves, to others & God!

24. 24 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): 3. To Hurt Someone 3. To Hurt Someone Col. 3:8-9 Col. 3:8-9 Malicious lies intended to discredit, damage & destroy. Malicious lies intended to discredit, damage & destroy. Examples: Examples: Potiphar’s wife: Gen. 39:13-20 Potiphar’s wife: Gen. 39:13-20 Against Jesus: Matt. 26:59-61 Against Jesus: Matt. 26:59-61

25. 25 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): 4. To Gain an Advantage 4. To Gain an Advantage Financial gain Financial gain Acts 5:1-8 Acts 5:1-8 Prov. 11:1 Prov. 11:1 Deut. 25:16 Deut. 25:16

26. 26 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): 4. To Gain an Advantage 4. To Gain an Advantage Spiritual gain Spiritual gain 1 Tim. 6:5 1 Tim. 6:5 and constant friction between men of depraved mind and deprived of the truth, who suppose that godliness is a means of gain. Pretended godliness is a lie! Pretended godliness is a lie!

27. 27 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): 4. To Gain an Advantage 4. To Gain an Advantage For PRIDE (to ‘save face’) reputation, honor, prestige, etc. For PRIDE (to ‘save face’) reputation, honor, prestige, etc. For acceptability among the saints. For acceptability among the saints.

28. 28 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): For the “Greater Good”. For the “Greater Good”. Usually means what’s good for me! Usually means what’s good for me! Philosophy : “the end justifies the means” Philosophy : “the end justifies the means” Dilemma – Rom. 3:8 Dilemma – Rom. 3:8 And why not say (as we are slanderously reported and as some affirm that we say), "Let us do evil that good may come"? Matt. 19:17 Matt. 19:17 God is the essence/standard of “good”, not people! God is the essence/standard of “good”, not people!

29. 29 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): For the “Greater Good”. For the “Greater Good”. Therefore, God defines & tells us what is “good” ; that we are to do – Therefore, God defines & tells us what is “good” ; that we are to do – Micah 6:8; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Eph. 2:10 Micah 6:8; 2 Tim. 3:16-17; Eph. 2:10 Our Task is to DO GOOD as He has defined it. Our Task is to DO GOOD as He has defined it. Rom. 12:9; 16:19 ; Jer. 4:22 Rom. 12:9; 16:19 ; Jer. 4:22

30. 30 Why Liar, Liar? Why Liar, Liar? Why Do People Lie? (Motives): Why Do People Lie? (Motives): For the “Greater Good”. For the “Greater Good”. There is no good reason (God- given reason) for lying. There is no good reason (God- given reason) for lying. If so, what Scripture supports it as being “good”? If so, what Scripture supports it as being “good”?

31. 31 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar The Outcome Of All Liars. The Outcome Of All Liars. God Warns us not to Lie God Warns us not to Lie 1 Pet. 3:10-11 1 Pet. 3:10-11 Doing “good” is turning away from the evil of speaking deceit. Doing “good” is turning away from the evil of speaking deceit.

32. 32 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar The Outcome Of All Liars. The Outcome Of All Liars. Lying is Disgusting to God Lying is Disgusting to God Prov. 6:16-17 Prov. 6:16-17 Prov. 12:22 (abomination- despicable). Prov. 12:22 (abomination- despicable).

33. 33 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar The Outcome Of All Liars. The Outcome Of All Liars. GOD will Punish All Liars GOD will Punish All Liars Prov. 19:5, 9 Prov. 19:5, 9 Rev. 21:8 Rev. 21:8 Rev. 21:27 Rev. 21:27

34. 34 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar 1. The problem of the sin of lying is huge & no one is immune from its temptation 1. The problem of the sin of lying is huge & no one is immune from its temptation 1 Cor. 10:12 1 Cor. 10:12 Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.

35. 35 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar 2. Examine ourselves & be careful to be honest in all things 2. Examine ourselves & be careful to be honest in all things Eph. 4:25 Eph. 4:25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor,

36. 36 Liar, Liar 3. Emphasize the value of truth by living honestly toward all men. 3. Emphasize the value of truth by living honestly toward all men.

37. 37 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Christ’s kingdom is “the city of truth” Christ’s kingdom is “the city of truth” Zech. 8:3 Zech. 8:3 "Thus says the LORD, 'I will return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the City of Truth, and the mountain of the LORD of hosts will be called the Holy Mountain.' Ancient Jerusalem, Jer. 9:11 (a heap of ruins) Ancient Jerusalem, Jer. 9:11 (a heap of ruins)

38. 38 Liar, Liar Liar, Liar Christ’s kingdom is “the city of truth” Christ’s kingdom is “the city of truth” Therefore, Therefore, always speak the truth! always speak the truth! Eph. 4:25 Eph. 4:25 Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another.