Web of Lies

Have you ever met an individual who would make a statement and then contradict himself moments later? While not everyone who does this will fall under this category, it is usually the mark of a habitual liar. That is one who is in the habit of lying. Those who choose to constantly tell lies are a trouble not only to others but to themselves. “The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble.” (Proverbs 12:13). The person who spreads falsehoods lays a trap for himself. How? Eventually, he will be found out. One can probably think of an episode of a television show where the main character tried to get out of a situation by lying. He tells one elaborate lie after another and is eventually found out. He is then made to sleep in the bed he has made. When a person lays out a web of lies, he often must keep up with one lie and build upon others. Unless he has a perfect memory, he will eventually get tangled in his own web and is found out. He also must live in fear of being found out. On the other hand, the just person who speaks as God would have him to speak will be saved from trouble because he does not have to keep up with lies. Remember, “A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.” (Proverbs 13:2). Furthermore, Christ said, “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.” (Matthew 12:36). Are you in the habit of telling lies? Please stop. You are only hurting yourself in the end.