Shame the Devil

Psalm 52:2-3 (ESV) – “Your tongue plots destruction, like a sharp razor, you worker of deceit. You love evil more than good, and lying more than speaking what is right.”
     We have heard it over and over that the truth will set you free. That living in the truth of the love of Jesus will remove shackles and loosen the trappings of bondage. Well it is certainly true and the opposite is true also.  
     It may not be comfortable or even profitable but we must endeavor to squelch the propagation of falsehoods, lies and deceit.  We must be the bearers of "light" and truth.   The devil loves gossip, slander, lies and misdirection and will use these tools to bring division and derision to those who love the Lord.
     Small indiscretions can lead to full blown mockery if we do not nip it in the bud. Our scripture tells of how the evil one can influence deceit and thrive on controversy. When we make a conscious decision to tell the truth, stop slander and ignore gossip; we stop the devil in his tracks. He comes only to kill, steal and destroy. He wants to kill relationships; steal our joy and destroy our destinies. He will not stop; so we must be ever vigilant to his crafty and sly ways. 
     Tell the truth. It takes work to remember lies; but the truth is always the truth and easy to recall. Exercise discretion and live in the freedom of doing the right thing; shame the devil.
     Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a victoriously GREAT day! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn