So at what point do we realize that people lie? I know as a kid, you hear things from your friends, teachers and even parents such as the classic "Oh put your tongue on it, it won't shock you"(Speaking on the 9volt battery (EVIL)) but these things we take with an unperceived grain of naivety. As an adult, the adverse reaction occurs.
Me on the phone with a friend: "Hey man(its a boy), whatcha up to later? Wanna hang out?"
The friend: "Ah I can't, I have so much studying to do! Maybe another time."
"He just doesn't want to hang with me or he has plans with someone better," your mind is the thing that takes us into the sullen pit of negativity.
...Later you find out after hanging out on Facebook for an hour playing Candy Crush he decided to go play some mini golf with another friend.
First off, 'cmon I love mini golf!!!
Second, the people in this world are going to let you down. It's a fact, we live in a fallible world where sin occurs...But we can't blame people for acting of the world. "For everyone has sinned, we all fall short of God's glorious standard" Romans 3:23.
Everyone messes up, it's okay and lying is one of those things. We have to step back and say "Im gonna make a conscious effort not to lie and (insert sin) anymore" Until that day, we are not better than those who live a life full of sin and wrongdoing. But that can't be enough.
We aren't good enough to resist the temptation the devil leaves before us on a daily basis...That's why we have our not so secret weapon.
"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--His good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:2.
Well good, pleasing and perfect sure beats stealing, killing and destroying. The devil wants us to conform, to fall in line with sin, but God wants for us so much more. He wants for us to love and be loved, spread His good news and and be at peace.
Welp, that sounds pretty good to me--and that's no lie.
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