Do Not Lie to One Another

Theme: Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy. What is a Lie? Some definitions of lying. Some ways of lying. Some numbers on lying. Why not lie? God is truth, cannot lie, and we are to be like Him. (Exodus 20:16; 23:1, 7; Numbers 23:19; 1 Samuel 15:29; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5; John 8:42-47; 14:6; 17:3, 17; Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 3:9-10; Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:17-18) God hates lying. (Proverbs 6:16-19; 12:22; Zechariah 8:16-17) God judges lying. (Deuteronomy 19:16-21; Proverbs 21:28; Matthew 12:36; Acts 5:1-11; Revelation 21:8; Hebrews 12:4-11 ) How do we develop a truthful, lie-free character? Realize that building character begins with the heart and mind. (Proverbs 4:23-24; 19:14; 23:7; Matthew 12:34; 15:18-19) Feed on the truth. (Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 4:1-2; Philippians 4:1-9; James 3:1-12) Be accountable to one another. (James 5:16; Matthew 3:6; 5:23-26; Mark 1:5; Acts 19:18; 24:16)