Just Sayin’: Lying

Ephesians 6:12

For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

Proverbs 12:22

The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

Ephesians 4:21-25

Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him,throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes.Put on your new nature, created to be like God—truly righteous and holy.

So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth, for we are all parts of the same body.

John 8:44

He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.

The Enemy’s Plan

1.Get You To Lie.

2.Get You To Lie To Yourself.

3.Get You To Live A Lie.

1 John 2:4

If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth.

The Root Reason Most of Us Lie is Because We Don’t Completely TRUST God.

God’s Plan

We Confess to God for Forgiveness and to Safe People for Healing.

1 John 1:9

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

James 5:16

Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.

Life Group Questions:

Icebreaker:At a meal, your friends start belittling a common friend.What do you do?

1.What are the most typical reasons you’re tempted to lie?

2.Share about a time you caught someone in a lie.Did it hurt?What did you do?

3.Share about a time you got caught in a lie.What happened?How did you feel?

4.Why do you think it is easy for us not to completely trust God?

5.What do you need to get honest about?Will you share it with this group or with a safe person?

Sunday Morning Worship Philip Lehman

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