Lying Lips
Tuesday, January 17, 2023Memory Verse
“Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue” (Psalms 120:2).
Text: Psalms 120:1-3.
There was an uncompromising final year Christian student in a university who excelled in her academics. As she was heading towards a first-class degree, some of her mates conspired and accused her of examination malpractice. She appeared before the Examination Malpractice Committee. Like David in our text, she was distressed, but remained undaunted and faithful to God during her ordeal. She cried unto God with the support of other Christians. God answered her prayers, vindicated her and she eventually made a first-class degree. What a disappointment for those conspirators with lying lips!
Christian youth, flee from people with lying lips. All liars will end up in hell except they repent. Wellings Calcott said, “Lying is practiced to deceive, to injure, betray, rob, and destroy.” Lying is induced by Satan whose goal is to destroy your Christian faith and testimony. Steer clear of people with lying lips, and remain steadfast in your Christian faith. Be known for truth and honesty at home, school, workplace and community. Witness to unbelieving youths and pray that God will save them from sin and lying lips.
Quote
Flee from people with lying lips.
Challenge
All liars will end up in hell
Prayer for today
Deliver me Lord, from liars and conspirators.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
