“Truthful lips will be established forever, but a lying tongue is only for a moment.” Prov. 12:19 We who follow Jesus and believe his words from Genesis to Revelation can be assured of two things: He is truth and His words are trustworthy. He cannot lie. Likewise, we who are representatives of Him here on earth are to hold fast to that which is true, speak truthfully to each other, and use right judgement in discerning good from evil. “For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light.” - Luke 8:17 Truth endures over time and more importantly, in eternity. Lies, while they may deceive for a season, eventually self-implode, making themselves known by their inevitable self-destruction. Truth is true whether we believe it or not – the effect that truth has on our hearts has no bearing on its objective truthfulness. Depending on the state of our hearts, truth may be received with gladness and humility or rejected in...
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