What does it say in the Bible about telling the truth?
Christ Jesus said, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). That’s a wonderful promise that can be taken seriously, especially when you feel the need for some sort of healing – whether the difficulty is injury, illness, financial hardship, a troubled relationship, or anything else.
What does the Bible say about half truths?
Half-truths, are tremendous lies. “You will not die, only your eyes will be opened, and ye shall be as God, knowing good and evil”, said the ancient serpent. But the real consequence of this half-truth to Adam and Eve was the estrangement from the presence of God.
Where in the Bible does it say the truth is not in you?
The man who says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Whoever claims to live in him must walk as Jesus did.
Why is truth important in the Bible?
We love truth because it’s the way we’re created by God. It’s built in, so to speak. And every step we take in the direction of valuing truth and resisting falsity moves us closer to understanding that God is Truth and to fulfilling Jesus’ promise that this all-important truth will heal us and make us free.
Who lied to God in the Bible?
Peter stated that Ananias had lied not to men, but to God. Because of his actions Ananias died on the spot and was carried out. Everyone who heard about the incident feared the Lord. Three hours after Ananias’ death his wife arrived, unaware of what had happened.
Is half-truth considered truth?
The statement might be partly true, the statement may be totally true but only part of the whole truth, or it may use some deceptive element, such as improper punctuation, or double meaning, especially if the intent is to deceive, evade, blame or misrepresent the truth.
Who said a kingdom divided Cannot stand?
Thomas Hobbes, in his 1651 Leviathan (Chapter 18), states that “a kingdom divided in itself cannot stand.”
How do I pray to stop lying?
Help me to be obedient to you and your commands. Help me to not lie. When I’m tempted to lie, help me to rely on your strength to tell the truth. Your power infuses me to conquer every difficulty.