Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another. Ephesians 4:25

 My favorite bottled water is Callaway Blue. It’s bottled spring water, in the next town over from us and sold locally. I’ve tried a variety of bottled water, but nothing compares to this brand. I’ll admit, it cost more than other brands, so sometimes I refill the bottle with regular tap water. The bottle is blue, so you can’t tell the difference between Callaway Blue Spring water and tap water unless you drink it.

 There are many people today who claim to be Christians; they look like Christians, act like them while in public, even speak like them, yet deep inside their heart is a counterfeit soul that deceives everyone. Today’s verse says that we, as Christians, are not to lie about our belief and faith. We are to be genuine and live out the truth of God’s character in our words and actions. True, we are all humans and fail miserably, but you know your heart and if it’s not in tune with God’s Holy Spirit, you are living a lie and God will judge you for being a deceiver.

 Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. Ephesians 5:1-2

 Ask yourself, “am I living for God”, “do I live out my faith behind closed doors”? If you can’t answer yes to these questions, maybe it’s time to fill your soul with the truth, the gospel truth and God’s Holy Spirit. What you fill your mind with affects your heart. Reading your bible fills you with God's truth. Your heart is what God sees and if it’s not genuinely true, your “good deeds” will not be recognized on the day of judgment. Live out your faith in truth, so the world can see the true character of Jesus Christ. God bless!