Therefore,
having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his
neighbor, for we are members one of another.
Carl
had a steady job, and his income was just enough to cover his family’s
expenses. He also had a debit card that he loved to use for lots of little
things like snacks and drinks. His wife, Becky, who was trying to balance the
family budget, would often ask how much he was spending. “I don’t remember; I
forgot to get the receipt,” he would answer. His lack of honesty about the money
was causing serious friction in their marriage.
In any
relationship, there can be no trust without truth. Our society’s legal system
cannot function without people being sworn to “tell the truth, the whole truth,
and nothing but the truth.” Suspicion and frustration replace peace between
people when they tell lies and break promises.
Truth
is precious to followers of Jesus Christ. He is the source and substance of
truth from God.
The
first truth we need to know is that, although God created us to love and
glorify him, we are sinful and unable to save ourselves from eternal
destruction. The second truth is that God gives forgiveness and everlasting
life through the death and resurrection of his Son, Jesus. The third truth is
that once we have believed in Jesus, we must walk in truth, being honest with
one another.
Have
you ever damaged a relationship by lying? How important is the truth to you?
Dear Lord,
we believe that You are the way, the truth, and the life for us. Teach us how
to speak the truth in love always. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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