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Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire - Do White Lies leave A Stain? I read a post on lies earlier today that got me thinking. I know, I know, its dangerous territory when Corrie gets to thinking! LOL The person posted that they didn’t see how anyone who claims to know God can lie. Well, that's our old sin nature popping up again. We're human and we mess up a lot. Some mess up more than others in a variety of sins. Lying is just one of those sins in a very tempting and sinful world today. It amazes me personally how some people will purposely leave out vital information to make themselves look better or to twist what happened. Lies by omission drive me nuts but I am guilty of my own share of lying. Perhaps the pot is calling the kettle black here?! Were these sins of mine hurtful to others? I sure hope not, nor do I believe I have done anything malicious, and I’ve done my share of hitting my knees in repentance. Someone, and I think I remember who but am not quite sure, posted recently that they didn’t tell their that Santa was anything more than myth because they felt the need to always be honest with their . I admire that. Unfortunately, I did the Santa thing with my . I can bet many of us are guilty of that gem. Now some would say, “That’s not a bad lie.” But it is technically still a lie. A couple of months ago I had to lie to get my into a hospital. I had to out and out lie to him to get him there for his own well being! I told him we were going somewhere else and not the hospital or I wouldn’t have been able to get him into the car. I HAD to get him into that hospital. Things were critical. He was not in a place mentally, emotionally or physically to think clearly. I still feel guilty about it and there was a trust that was severed that day but I know getting him into that hospital was something that truly had to be done. The lie to my was one of the worst things I have ever done but getting him into that hospital was one of the best! I don’t know truly if he would be alive today if I hadn’t!! I am most grateful for that! There are so many ways we can lie! We can lie to try to spare someone's feelings when we can't figure out a way to tell the truth in love. Q1: "Don'tcha just love my new makeover with the short hair cut and this outfit? I spent a fortune!" Reply #1: "No, I don't. You are way too old for that outfit and that haircut doesn't go at all with the shape of your face. It’s like mutton trying to dress up as lamb" Reply #2: "Boy, they cut your hair really short. It will grow out fast." Reply #3: "Do you still have the receipts?" Reply #4: "Wow that’s quite a makeover! You look great!" Reply #5: “Look at you! Wow! You’re beaming!” Q2: "Honey, do these pants make my butt look big?" Reply #1: "Yes but we can get the wide load sign off my truck!" Reply #2: "Ummm no?" Reply #3: "Have I told you lately how much I love you?" Reply #4: “huedihfugoutlfegumumble mumble mumble.” Reply #5: “Hold on a sec, I think I hear the phone ringing.” Sometimes we may be put on the spot or feel pressure to give an answer. How many times have we answered the question, "How are you today?" and we just spout off, "Fine" when we are so not fine that day? I think God sees our hearts and knows when our lies are hurtful and why we lie even when we sometimes lie to ourselves. They are all still lies… lies by a variety of names. As I said before I am guilty of many sins including lying. I am also most grateful that I have a God who has forgiven me and wiped my slate clean. He has cleaned the stain of my white lies with His blood. Tide can't do that!! Jesus Rocks!! |
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10/4/2007 7:43 am |
This is a very good post sister,my mind is racing towards a conversation on the subject,but you can only say so much,this is a comment after all,so my comment is; This is excellent,and I will engage the next christin I meet in a comvo. about this.(Poor guy). I Will say,"What do you think of this,a wee lassie on the Blog`s said........" GBY stevie "This is the year of the favor of our God" "Your time has come to shine. All your dreams are on their way. See how they shine."(Bridge over troubled waters)
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Be wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove. There's no difference between a big lie and a white lie. They're all lies. You are right, God sees our hearts and it's motives. And God is a forgiving God. "Come now, let us reason together" says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. ( Isaiah 1:18 ) I like your examples. " We are fearfully and wonderfully made." Psalm 139:14a
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*********Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire - Do White Lies leave A Stain?********* You mean like when you say you weren't the one that passed gas and you really were? I lived with too many brothers and have a few sons and sure, when tighty whiteys were in, there were plenty of stains left behind. They even blamed the poor innocent dog ALOT!! he, he, he * Sin is sin. Careful what comes across your lips & out your finger tips!!! * We are all the Body of Christ. Let's treat each other as such, with the same respect we give to HIM!! * Relationship advice: DO NOT make someone a PRIORITY, when they ONLY make you an OPTION!! * A woman's heart should be so lost in God, that a man has to seek HIM in order to find her!!
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His grace, mercy and love are cleansing, healing and get out the most stubborn of stains! God bless you Rhonda!
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This is a very good post sister,my mind is racing towards a conversation on the subject,but you can only say so much,this is a comment after all,so my comment is; This is excellent,and I will engage the next christin I meet in a comvo. about this.(Poor guy). I Will say,"What do you think of this,a wee lassie on the Blog`s said........" GBY stevie
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Sometimes it's hard to get the right balance to be able to truly tell someone something in love that must be said but they may take negatively while being totally honest. Thanks for your comments Jean and Amen to your prayer as well. I would like others to see more of Him in me than me in me!
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Be wise as a serpent, but harmless as a dove. There's no difference between a big lie and a white lie. They're all lies. You are right, God sees our hearts and it's motives. And God is a forgiving God. "Come now, let us reason together" says the Lord. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool. ( Isaiah 1:18 ) I like your examples.
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*********Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire - Do White Lies leave A Stain?********* You mean like when you say you weren't the one that passed gas and you really were? I lived with too many brothers and have a few sons and sure, when tighty whiteys were in, there were plenty of stains left behind. They even blamed the poor innocent dog ALOT!! he, he, he
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LOL My honesty about being dishonest? LOL Well, I think we have all been there at one time or another. Thanks for the comment and God bless you Pat!
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Jean, my kids say the same thing about me. I tell them that if they don't want to know my honest opinion don't ask for it!
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I hadn't thought of that one! I know that Jesus said whoever should harm a child would definitely be punished. Interesting point! God bless you!
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Jean, my kids say the same thing about me. I tell them that if they don't want to know my honest opinion don't ask for it!
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10/5/2007 9:59 am |
I have always struggled with the Santa thing. My mom never told me that Santa was real, I always knew the truth. I don't know if I knew that other kids thought he was real, but I never told them the truth. (Technically he was a real person at one time who bestowed gifts on children.) When my mom got married the 1st time I was ten and then all of a sudden... Santa started to leave me gifts.  That was the husband's doing. I knew and just chuckled and told them thank you.But, I have told mine that he is real. My standard answer when the younger one asks, and when the older one still believe, was, "Do you think he's real?" When they say yes, I say then he is. I usually go into the real meaning of Christmas speech after that. I never want my kids to be fooled into forgetting what it is really about. Don't worry about your lie to your son. God understands and forgives. We have all told our fair share and will probably tell some more before we die. That is why we need Jesus. It tears me up if I slip up and tell one, but Thank God For Jesus!!!!!!!!1
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I am sure you are the type of person who tells people honestly what you think but you temper it with love and kindness instead of brutality. There are those who believe in honesty at all costs even if it means throwing that person into the fire. I think we really must try our best to be honest with one another but do so in love and not be hurtful with our choice of words. God bless you!
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I have always struggled with the Santa thing. My mom never told me that Santa was real, I always knew the truth. I don't know if I knew that other kids thought he was real, but I never told them the truth. (Technically he was a real person at one time who bestowed gifts on children.) When my mom got married the 1st time I was ten and then all of a sudden... Santa started to leave me gifts. That was the husband's doing. I knew and just chuckled and told them thank you.But, I have told mine that he is real. My standard answer when the younger one asks, and when the older one still believe, was, "Do you think he's real?" When they say yes, I say then he is. I usually go into the real meaning of Christmas speech after that. I never want my kids to be fooled into forgetting what it is really about. Don't worry about your lie to your son. God understands and forgives. We have all told our fair share and will probably tell some more before we die. That is why we need Jesus. It tears me up if I slip up and tell one, but Thank God For Jesus!!!!!!!!1
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10/5/2007 3:37 pm |
Thanks for your comments Gina! It's great to hear how others will dealt with issues we all face. God bless you and yours! 
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A lie is a lie is a lie, yes there are different circumstances and different situations, but when the lies (malicious gossip) are about another and have actually influenced others opinions of a person, negatively, Corrie, I know how that feels. Especially when to expose the lie would make you look like you are being petty or jealous. At the moment I am not exposing some things I KNOW are lies, because I, am actually walking in love and not wanting to bring that person down, or humiliate them. If I say " I know someone is lying," you better believe it! A family member told me of a lie they thought they had to tell and confided in me, I will honour that they asked me not to say anything, til the day I die! And yes I know how it feels to be a mum and make decisions, recently I had to take my son to face an enormous fear, BLOODTESTS! I told him it is part of life, any employment, or travel etc. involves needles, at some point, BUT I didnt lie to him about it. We went and he was afraid, when she tried the first time, he flinched and blood started coming out, he was frightened, she had to go in the other arm...he looked at me and said, "mum, I cant do this" I lay hands on my son and told him, " God had not given him a spirit of fear and he could do all things through Jesus Christ amen". I also told him how brave he is, and because he trusts me implicitly, he did it! He confronted his fear, the woman was witness to the whole thing and maybe that was exactly what God had in mind!! Sorry to make my reply so long Corrie, I have and still am being lied about, family members, I just trust God, I know He loves me and I wait on Him and keep the Joseph scripture close to my heart..I also know what His word says about lies and liars and pray God's mercy on them, because I know one day it will all be revealed! So having said all that, I praise Him and thank Him for you and another post on lying, maybe conviction will eventually come to the people who tell the lies, then it will all have been worth it! God bless you Corrie and ALL who read this post Leanne
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10/7/2007 4:33 pm |
This thought came to me Corrie, "lies leave a stain on the fabric of life!" God bless you
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This thought came to me Corrie, "lies leave a stain on the fabric of life!" God bless you
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