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Lies…

joshnmarda

In Ephesians 4:25 Paul says ‘put away falsehood.’ In other words, don’t lie. But what exactly does he mean by that? What does it mean to lie? Here are some examples I came up with: 1. I am speaking falsehood when I contradict the truth. I am talking about the times when someone is saying the opposite of the truth. 2. I am speaking falsehood when I distort the truth. I am talking about the times when what someone might say is technically true but they are using the truth in a deceitful way to either promote or protect themselves. … Continue reading Lies…

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Truth!

joshnmarda

It is all too rare a thing to find a man who consistently speaks the truth. I want to be one. Here are ten reasons why you should want to be a truth teller as well: 1. Speaking the truth is a characteristic of a godly man. 2. God pleads with us to speak the truth. 3. Truth is a means of protection for you. 4. Truth is one of the primary differences between the unbelieving worldview and the biblical one. 5. Nothing highlights the importance of truth more clearly than the fact that truth is one of God’s essential … Continue reading Truth!