Some might consider believing a lie a relatively small matter, but sometimes being misled can kill us. In the 1970’s many experimented with LSD, a popular psychedelic drug. It caused users to experience strange mental fantasies that had the appearance of spiritual revelations. Some unfortunate users believed they were butterflies and jumped out of windows to their deaths. I imagine they considered experimenting with drugs to be relatively harmless, but it ended up killing them.
Adam and Eve believed the serpent’s lie and ignored God’s warning that disobedience to his clear command would result in death. In their case, believing a lie introduced death into the human race. The serpent posed as a wise “friend” in the garden, but his mission was to destroy. Jesus taught that Satan always seeks to “kill, steal, and destroy.” (John 10:10) Deception is one of his greatest weapons.
Our Lord’s purpose, on the other hand, is to provide us with a rich and satisfying life. The only way we can have what Jesus offers is by believing the truth of the gospel message and declaring allegiance to the One called “the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
Jesus called Satan “the father of lies,” saying that no truth resides in him at all.
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. John 8:44 (NLT)
Con men make a living by scamming people out of their money. It is one thing to lose our savings to a lie, but it is even worse to sacrifice our lives to one.
One of the biggest cons pulled on the world of late is the “safe and effective” mRNA injection. Lying, which some call propaganda, has become an art form in the mainstream media. Big Tech, Big Medicine, Big Pharma, and our government colluded to deceive the public into taking an experimental injection, which proved to be unsafe and ineffective. Many lost their lives through vaccine injury by falling for this lie. Dr. Peter McCullough, a renowned cardiologist, believes at least 600,000 Americans died from vaccine complications.
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Not only have we been inundated with medical lies regarding Covid, transgenderism was also rammed down our throats by the government and a complicit media with cooperation from Big Medicine, which made a lot of money from it. Numerous young people have been surgically mutilated and deprived from ever having children in the pursuit of a fantasy. No one can change genders because no surgery or hormone therapy can alter our chromosomes. We will always be who God made us to be.
Suicide among those who tried to change their genders is through the roof.
Data indicate that 82% of transgender individuals have considered killing themselves and 40% have attempted suicide, with suicidality highest among transgender youth. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32345113/)
Believing the lie that our past mistakes have left us without hope, can lead to self-destruction.
It is one thing to lose our physical lives to a lie, but quite another to lose our eternity.
One of the devil’s favorite lies is that there is no God and no ultimate accountability to anyone but ourselves for what we do with our lives. Believing this lie will ruin our eternity. The Bible says that only a fool believes that there is no God. (Psalm 14:1) Fools can be extremely intelligent and well-educated, by the way. When any of us abandon God’s truth and cease having a proper respect and awe for our Creator, we become biblical fools.
Jesus told us that God hides himself from the arrogant but reveals himself to the humble.
Then Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth. I am thankful that you have hidden these things from those who are so wise and so smart. But you have shown them to people who are like little children. Matthew 11:25 (ETRV)
Multitudes of those who smugly trust in their own intelligence and have rejected God have doomed themselves to an eternity in the lake of fire unless they repent.
Jesus said:
Dear friends, don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot do any more to you after that. 5 But I’ll tell you whom to fear. Fear God, who has the power to kill you and then throw you into hell. Yes, he’s the one to fear. Luke 12:4-5 (NLT)
These words from our Lord tear down another favorite lie of the devil. Many have fallen for the idea that God is so loving he would never consign someone to hell. What right do we have to declare that another person is wrong since God approves of everyone and everything we do? Paul warned us that in the last days people will not be open to the truth, but will gravitate toward those who teach them what they want to hear.
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. 2 Timothy 4:3 (NLT)
The truth will stand on its own two feet. God’s truth is embodied in a Person, who is the Truth, our Lord Jesus the Messiah.
When we believe a lie, it is a form of idolatry.
Lies are intended to destroy us, but the truth sets us free.
So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, "If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." John 8:31-32 (NASB)
Jesus is the Truth. (John 14:6) When we invite him to be Lord of our lives, the Holy Spirit, who is also called the Spirit of truth (John 14:17), comes to live inside us. The Bible says that he will guide us into all truth (John 16:13). One way he does this is by giving us understanding of the Bible (John 17:17).
Only those who love God’s truth can be saved.
Then they will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 (NLT)
Satan has been allowed to test the world with deception to separate those who love the truth from those who do not.
Make the decision to love the truth and become a follower of Jesus, who is the Truth. Here is a prayer you may wish to pray right now.
Prayer
Jesus, please forgive me for rejecting you in the past. I now come to you and acknowledge that you are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Forgive me for embracing lies and trying to live apart from you. I ask you to come into my life right now. I declare allegiance to you. Holy Spirit, please help me to live for Jesus every single day for the rest of my life here on earth. Thank you for the gift of eternal life and the promise of being with you forever. Father God, thank you for accepting me into your eternal family. I want to know you and your amazing love in an ever increasing way. Use me to help others come to know you, too. Amen.
