Key Text: Proverbs 12:22
Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are His delight. (ESV)
Theme:
God is a God of truth; lying and deception come from Satan, and those saved by grace are called to speak the truth in love.
1. The Origin of Lying: Satan, the Father of Lies.
1.1 Lying Originates not with Man, but with the Devil.
1.2 The First Lie was told in the Garden.
1.3 Every Act of Deception is Participation in the Devil’s Rebellion.
2. The Character of God: He Cannot Lie.
3. The Sinfulness and Consequences of Deception
3.1 An abomination to the Lord.
3.2 Lying condemns the soul.
3.3 The deceptive heart.
4. Redemption for Liars: The Grace of God in Christ.
4.1 The Cross is the end of our lies.
4.2 Forgiveness and Freedom.
5. The Call to Truthfulness in the Christian Life
5.1 Put off Falsehood.
5.2 Speak the Truth in Love.
Conclusion:
The Truth Shall Set You Free.