3. AREN’T YOU GLAD YOU’RE NOT PINOCCHIO? ABHOR - To regard something as repugnant or loathsome.

4. AREN’T YOU GLAD YOU’RE NOT PINOCCHIO? ABOMINATION - An act that is wicked, sinful, immoral, or corrupt.

5. AREN’T YOU GLAD YOU’RE NOT PINOCCHIO? LIE - A false statement purposely presented as being true.

6. REASONS I LIE 1. To protect my character and reputation 2. To shift blame away from myself 3. To avoid confrontation 4. To avoid consequences 5. To get my own way

7. REASONS I LIE 6. To justify my behavior 7. To be nice 8. To protect someone 9. To hurt someone 10. To make myself feel better

8. REASONS I LIE I. Lying Can Destroy Your _______and ________ (Proverbs 19:9). IntegrityCharacter II. Lying Can Damage Your _________ and ___________ (Luke 10:25-27). Reputation Relationships

9. God desires that we should be truthful down to our core (Psalm 51:6). Those who love God’s law ought to abhor or hate lying just as much as He does (Psalm 119:163).

10. Of the seven things God lists as abomination to Him, two of them involve lying (Proverbs 6:17, 19). God hates lying but delights in those who tell the truth (Proverbs 12:22).

11. Whispering lies about someone behind their back is a sure way of damaging a close relationship (Proverbs 16:28).

12. TRY THIS WEEK… Letter Writing Ministry – Contact three people who have been directly impacted by lies you’ve told. Share what you’ve learned and ask their forgiveness.