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The Problem of Lying, Part 1 (TMF:2786)

Monday, January 12, 2026
Peace to Live By: The Problem of Lying, Part 1 (TMF:2786) - Daniel Litton
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       Verse 9: “Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self” (ESV). It is interesting how Paul separates lying as the final sin on his lists. He singles it out. The mind is definitely wondering why that would be the case. Remember, Paul told Titus that God never lies (Titus 1:2). In contrast, Jesus stated in reference to Satan, “When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44c, ESV). In essence, and again violating a Ten Commandment, we are becoming more like Satan instead of God. Lying is what Satan did when he deceived Eve in the Garden. It’s almost as if lying is what signifies being in the old self versus the new self. The personal experience was right after becoming converted, lying was one the first things to go. It is so freeing not to lie.