No Excuse For Telling A Lie
Thursday, November 6, 2025Key Verse
“A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.” Proverbs 6:19
Text — Proverbs 6:12-19
Message
Sometimes, doing things our way usually leads to trouble. When we put our trust in our own plans instead of putting our trust in God, we mess things up. Sandra mistakenly broke her dad’s glass cup – She became confused and afraid. So she quickly packed up the pieces and threw them into the thrash can. When the dad came back home and asked for a glass of cold water, Sandra told a lie that she could not find the cup where it was kept. The dad later discovered the broken pieces of the cup in the thrash can. He scolded Sandra for telling a lie. She could have just opened up and asked for pardon. Children are often tempted to tell lies because of the fear of punishment.
There should be no excuse for telling a lie because God hates lies and the punishment prescribed by the Bible for all liars is hellfire. Which one is heavier, the mild punishment by parents, teachers and older people or God’s eternal judgment? Of course, God’s judgment on liars is more severe and has no remedy. Always remember to tell the truth no matter the consequence. After all, you will discover that truth pays more than lies.
Further Reading
Proverbs 26:22-28
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to always tell the truth.
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.
