Lying causes us to trade one thing for another. We either lie to protect ourselves or we lie for fear of hurting someone else.
Talking Points:
- We choose to lie because we think lying is better for us than telling the truth.
- Satan is the father of lies and is always tempting us to deceive others. John 8:44
- Break the cycle of lying:
- Be honest with yourself. 1 John 1:6
- Be honest with God. Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 32:5
- Be honest with others. Ephesians 4:15
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- Share a time you were caught in a white lie. What did you learn from that experience?
- How have you heard people justify their reasons for lying?
- How have you fallen for the idea that sometimes lying is better than telling the truth?
- Read 1 John 1:5-7. Put this passage in your own words. How have you seen Christians fall victim to the idea that their faith is separate from their lifestyle?
- Read Psalm 32:5. Are there some things you still need to confess to God? Share if you’re comfortable. How do we experience freedom when we bring things into the light that were once kept secret? Share an example if you have one.
- Read Ephesians 4:15. What does it look like to speak the truth in love? Share a time someone was honest with you about a concern and did it in a healthy way. How did that impact you?
- Read Ephesians 4:25. How will you avoid the sin of lying/deception moving forward?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
