Lying in Judgment

Proverbs 19:5 – “A false witness will not go unpunished, and one who utters lies will not escape.”
     Nothing is as nerve wracking as finding out that someone has lied on, about or to you. It can cause emotions to run wild at the thought of someone speaking falsehoods and defending the lies to their last breath. The bible scripture for today lets us know that liars will not go unpunished. They may seem to get away with their unscrupulous behavior for the moment and even may succeed at certain stations in life because of their bending of the truth; but ultimately they will not escape the fate that awaits their final judgment.
     The key for us is that we must not waste our time, effort and energy on seeking revenge or getting them to renounce their treacherous statements. It is a waste of time. Many who choose a lifestyle of lying are in denial of basic realities and often do not feel remorse even if caught in the middle of a falsehood. It was once said that the best way to beat a lie is to live the truth. Bearing false witness, lying, fibbing and stretching the truth are all realities steeped in the psychology of manipulation.
      Those who choose to lie want to have control; so the best way to handle this is to not lose control by flying off the handle or allowing our emotions to take the wheel. In essence, you may never be able to stop the propaganda but you can handle the way that you react. God sees and knows all. He knows the truth and those who speak and live it. He knows who bends the law and who breaks it; trust that his judgment will be fair and that those who live ungodly will be punished. Live your truth!
      Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day. Enjoy the weekend. See you on Monday! Be blessed! Rev. Dr. JoAnn