You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44

 

Growing up one of my favorite TV shows was Star Trek. One of the characters on the show was Spock, whose nationality was Vulcan. One character trait of Vulcans is they never lie. It simply is not in their nature to lie, therefore when he spoke, you knew he was telling the truth.

 

As a Christian, you should model after Christ and be truthful in your words and actions. When you lie, you side with the devil and your witness is tarnished. It might feel like the right thing to do at the moment, but a lie usually has to be covered up by another lie and eventually when the truth must be told, you won’t be sure what to say. I heard a statement once said….”when you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember what you said.”

 

“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” Proverbs 12;22

Whose side will you be on today, The Father of Truth or Father of Lies? I hope you will side with your Heavenly Father and be truthful in everything you say and do. Ask God to help you walk the line of truth and find your day without guilt and shame. The truth will set you free! God bless!