July 27, 2011 Deadly Lies

Deadly Lies
Read Ezekiel 13 – 15

Ezekiel 13:22-23 Because you disheartened the righteous with your lies, when I had brought them no grief, and because you encouraged the wicked not to turn from their evil ways and so save their lives, 23 therefore you will no longer see false visions or practice divination. I will save my people from your hands. And then you will know that I am the LORD.’”

GOD CLEARLY says in the verses and chapters of the book of Ezekiel that those of us who have been given his Word are to tell his truths to those who act against his Word. Here God speaks against those who encourage people to do wrong and who teach lies. The LORD will bring an end to these lies and save his people from their deadly influence.
When we hear or think of “salvation”, it is important to note from what we are being saved. Yes, we are saved from eternal Hell to eternal Glory with God. Within God’s wondrous act of saving, God saves us from believing lies.
There are many lies in our culture. They destroy our security—”Buy now. Pay Later.” “Be happy. Do what you want.” “Look out for number 1.” These lies destroy the security of loving relationships and stable economics.
Lies also destroy our security with God. Many people pretend to speak in God’s name, when they are really lieing. We can know the difference when we know the truth. Knowing God’s truth, you will be able to separate truth from lies, good from evil, insecurity from security. You will live in God’s safe place with unbreeachable walls around you.
Be sure you get to know God. His Word teaches you. God’s Word secures you. God’s Word protects you. God’s Word saves you.


Pause and Consider: the life-changing power of God’s Word.