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Justin asks:
Is it all right to tell a little lie every now and then?
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Denny answers:
God wants us to always tell the truth.
God always tells the truth, so He wants us to always tell the truth, too. Just like it's not okay to steal something every once in a while, it is never okay to lie. Every time you lie, you are sinning and displeasing God. Lies often get bigger and bigger as we make up new lies to cover up the first lie. Sometimes, we can't remember what is true and what was made up. Also, people who lie cannot be trusted by their friends and family. Ask God to help you always tell the truth.
Bible Truth
- "Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it" (Psalm 34:13-14).
- Jesus said, "Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones. If you cheat even a little, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities" (Luke 16:10).
- "Do not lie to each other. You have left your old sinful life and the things you did before" (Colossians 3:9, NCV).
- "So you must stop telling lies. Tell each other the truth, because we all belong to each other in the same body" (Ephesians 4:25, NCV).
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