Proverbs 12:17-22
17 A truthful witness gives honest testimony,
but a false witness tells lies.
18 Reckless words pierce like a sword,
but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
19 Truthful lips endure forever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.
20 There is deceit in the hearts of those who plot evil,
but joy for those who promote peace.
21 No harm befalls the righteous,
but the wicked have their fill of trouble.
22 The LORD detests lying lips,
but he delights in men who are truthful.
I do not (should I say rarely?) have a tongue that lies, but I do shoot reckless words and comments that pierce like a sword. This kind of speech is not glorifying to God.
1 Corinthians 13:6 states that love rejoices in truth. In order to understand what truth is, we need to understand/know God, who is the ultimate Truth. He hates lies, deceit, and wicked men. Reading and understanding scripture will bring us closer to God. Understanding His laws will hopefully convict us into living lives of truth.
"People who trust God’s Word should be people whose word can be trusted."
Amen.
