John 8:44 - Insights on Truth and Error.
John 8:44 (NLT) For you are the children of
your father the devil, and you love to do the
evil things he does. He was a murderer from the
beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there
is no truth in him. When he lies, it is
consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the
father of lies.
COMMENTARY PEARL
Why Do We Lie?
We know that lying is wrong, so why do we
do it? Often its because weve been caught
doing something wrong, so we want to find a way to
explain it. But well also lie to save face or lie
to keep from offending someone.
Regardless, commandment nine of the Ten
Commandments tells us, You must not testify falsely
against your neighbor (Exodus 20:16 NLT). Or,
simply put, You shall not lie.
There are a number of ways we lie, from
outright lies to so-called little white lies. But
theres also another way we lie, and that is through
gossiping and backbiting. For example, when we say
things like Have you heard or Hey, I
dont know if this is true, but or I
wouldnt tell you this, but I know it wont go any
further , that is gossip.
The word gossip even hisses when we say
it. It reminds us of the Serpents temptation
of Eve in the Garden of Eden. The Devil really
is in the details here because we can end up
slandering someone or destroying their reputation by
saying something that isnt factually true.
Ive often said that its always a
good idea to apply the acronym T.H.I.N.K. before
we speak: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it
inspiring? Is it necessary? Is it kind? If what
youre about to say doesnt meet those standards,
then dont say it.
Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven things that
God hates, and interestingly, two of them have
to do with lying. Not only that, but Jesus
described the Devil as the father of lies (John
8:44 NLT).
So when we lie, were behaving more
like the children of the Devil than the children
of God. God hates it when His people lie. [Greg
Laurie from Harvest Ministries;
https://www.harvestdaily.com]
LINKS FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE
John 8:44 - Insights on Truth and Error.
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2020/20200810-0943.html
http://www.abible.com/devotions/2014/20141212-1129.html
YOUR COMMENTS
If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in
hearing from you. Thanks in advance and let's keep
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred
Gibbs
LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT
Most Important Decision in Life:
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0
Steps to Peace by Billy Graham:
https://stepstopeace.org/
A Man without Equal by Bill Bright:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo
Seeking God Made Real:
http://vimeo.com/31489782
Prayer Made Real:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE
Importance of Choice:
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]
Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David
DeRose, MD, MPH:
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart
LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES
Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies:
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/
Amazing Facts Bible Studies:
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx
Hope Awakens Bible Study Guides:
https://www.hopeawakens.study/lesson-header;id=2
Glow Tract Video Bible Studies:
http://www.bibleresearch.info/
LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS
Islam and Christianity in Prophecy, The
Third and Final Conflict by Tim Roosenberg:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHSJB-fuHLU&list=PLWhQIHGTHlkaGg5Cwe3NDzWtFX8vNSpsE
Unlocking Bible Prophecies by Cami Oetman of
Adventist World Radio: https://www.awr.org/bible
Revelation Now by Pastor Doug Batchelor:
https://www.revelationnow.com/
Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW:
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens
Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657
