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God's Amazing Blessing
Announcement—I'm moving!
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There are 10 parts in all.
I recommend that you read each part, there are amazing details—
and God took care of each and every one!
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This post is the continuation of my Study of Colossians.
Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old (unregenerate) self with its evil practices, Colossians 3:9 (AMP)
Stop lying. Do not have the habit of lying.
Integrity. I continue to be amazed at how our society views lying now. "It's no big deal." Uh, YES it is! Lying is sin. Lying breaks down all trust. Lying, includes those "little white lies" as well as the bold lies. For lying doesn't have a regulation meter. Lying is lying. Not telling the truth is sin—period.
As Christians (who are now dead to sin), we are to stop lying and we should not be in the habit of lying. We now have even more reason, than just a moral one to stop lying—we have the indwelling Holy Spirit. We also have the responsibility to live godly lives as an example and testimony of what Christ did for us.
In other words:
"Practice must square with profession."
Robertson's Word Pictures of the New Testament
Our words, actions, thoughts, motives, are to all be godly to honor Christ and be a testimony to those around us.
If I want my "practice to square with my profession", then my heart must be permeated with a deep sense of reverence for God (Acts 9:31; MSG).
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