S- Scripture -
16 These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him:
17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil,
19 A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren.
O- Observation -
It seems that He found
Lying worthy of a second mention -
"lying tongue & false witness who speaks lies" both scream to me "liar liar" -
God
HATES it - strong word!
A- Application -
Avoid lying at all cost. I am someone who values loyalty. To me,
heart loyalty encompasses "truth telling" - In order to
love others
for Him, we need to be
Honest - if you are up front and honest in
your dealings with people, it is showing loyalty - to others, to Him,
and
to the truth.
I believe that the rest of this passage is speaking to being truthful as
well - in order to sow discord among brethren, you would need to
"mix up the truth"- running to evil, would involve dishonesty on many
levels along with shedding of innocent blood and devising wicked plans.
Be truthful in all aspects!
P- Prayer -
"Lord, help me to remember,
even in the little things, that it matters
to You
how honest we are. Please continue
working in me, that my
heart may be an
open book- honest and loyal
to You above all. I desire
to
stand for truth.
Thank you for providing a way through Your son
Jesus, for my wicked,
lying heart to be
washed clean and to be filled with
truth. Help me to
honor it
each day." Amen