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On TruthfulnessPosted Jun-06-07 06:40:51 PDT He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear by what is false. He will receive blessing from the Lord and vindication from God his savior. Such is the generation of those who seek him, who seek your face, O God of Jacob.
Psalm 24:4-6
Swearing by what is false means telling lies under oath. How greatly God values honesty! Dishonesty comes easily, especially when complete truthfulness could cost us something, make us uncomfortable, or put us in an unfavorable light. Above all, dishonest communication hinders relationships. Without honesty, a relationship with God is impossible. If we lie to others, we will begin to deceive ourselves. God cannot hear us or speak to us if we are building a wall of self-deception. Truth is not relative, it is absolute. And being untruthful, especially with yourself, has some very real and serious consequences. It may be time to take a good, long, hard look in the mirror and allow God to reveal some of the more unsightly facets of our personalities. Once they are revealed, they can be removed. Once they are removed, we will become more like Him. By His Grace.
God Bless you,
J.H.
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