THE FOUNDATION
First, I want anyone who reads this to have a comprehensive foundation of the topic. So we need to understand the definition of a lie.
DEFINITION
Lie - pronounced: lahy, noun, verb
• A false statement made with deliberate intent to deceive; an intentional untruth; a falsehood.
• Something intended or serving to convey a false impression.
• An inaccurate or false statement
• To speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, as with intent to deceive.
• To express what is false
• To allow a person to believe something that you know is not true
Now you should have an understanding of how the dictionary defines a lie. Let’s see how the Bible defines a lie, liar or lying.
• Proverbs 17:4 – A wicked doer give heed to false lips; and a liar give his ear to a naughty tongue.
• John 8:44 -- You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speak a lie, he speak of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
• Revelation 21:8 -- But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burn with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
I admit that the last one is hardcore, but I didn’t write it, God did. God doesn’t give measurement to a lie. I base that statement on Acts 10:34 (…God is no respecter of persons). Which means God doesn’t give any one person special treatment. He’s an Equal Opportunity God.
ASSUMPTIONS
I based this argument to individuals who believe in God. I write this as a practicing Christian, therefore I quote the Holy Bible. But this argument can be made if you’re a Jew, Muslim, or Catholic, practicing or not. Regardless of denominational beliefs, the foundation of this concept is the same.
QUESTION
1. Regardless of reason, have you deliberately lied to a child?
2. Have you allowed your child to believe something that you know isn’t true?
3. Have you not corrected your child when you discover that you were wrong?
**I WILL STOP HERE**
Please use the comment option to make your moments. I will post part 2 at a later date.
