"The oil of society"

Do you know what it is? It’s lies! People have contended that society would fall apart without a little deception here and there, but we are going to see that lying and deceit is an abomination to God.

Lying and deceit begins with Satan, for he is the father of lies (John 8:44). For us, deceit starts in the heart (Mark 7:22; James 1:14). The Lord said, “A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned” (Matthew 12:35-37).

The consequences of deceit are serious. In Genesis 20:2, 12, when Abraham lied to Abimelech, the nation of Israel almost ceased to exist before it got started! Lying will totally destroy every good relationship in your life. But even worse, sin is an abomination (Proverbs 6:17). God hates lying! In Romans 1:28-29, lying and deceit belongs to a depraved or worthless mind.

In short, lying will condemn you (1 Thessalonians 4:3-6). You may be able to craftily deceive someone, but your sins will go before you in judgment (1 Timothy 5:24-25). You cannot hide (Numbers 32:23).

The alternative is to be honest and upright with all men. Someone who has tasted the graciousness of God will not deceive (1 Peter 2:1-3). Our loins are to be girded with truth (Ephesians 6:14). Psalm 15:1-2 says, “Lord, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.” Tell the truth. It will keep you our of trouble and will save your soul.

Kyle Campbell