I’m sure you’ve heard about the story of Pinocchio. The little boy that had been turned from wood into a real boy. He then finds himself in a situation where he thinks lying is the best way out. He gets himself in a world of trouble that he could have avoided had he just told the truth.
Well did you know that there is a thing called the Pinocchio disorder,” also known as “pseudologia fantastica” or “pathological lying,” is a psychological condition characterized by compulsive lying. People with this disorder often fabricate elaborate and exaggerated stories that may be rooted in a desire for attention, validation, or to manipulate others.
I do not think people with this problem started with extravagant lies. No, they probably started with something small. Then once they seemingly got away with it, they continued to grow their lies just like Pinocchio’s nose.
These people often believe that they are getting away with their lies. Usually though what they are doing is creating a reputation with people. While reading this you’ve probably thought of someone that you just don’t believe what they say because of this very thing.
Even if they do get away with lying to people though, they won’t with God. God does not like lying. It says in Proverbs 12:22 KJV Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
God even lists not lying in the 10 Commandments in Exodus 20:16 KJV Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour.
You may think, “Well it’s not that big of a deal.” It says in Revelation 21:27 KJV And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.
That’s a very big deal. To miss heaven over a lie. Notice it separates those who lie from those written in the Lamb’s book of life.
So why am I talking about this? Because there is someone out there that struggles with lying. Be it a self confidence thing where they “need” that attention or validation. There could be many reasons people feel the need to lie. I am reaching for that person that has struggled with this. This is a very serious matter that can cause you to lose out with God. Whatever benefits you think you are getting are nothing to be compared to losing your soul. As it says in Mark 8:36 KJV For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?
Is it really worth it to you to hold onto your treasure chest of lies and lose God in the process. I plead with you now, find an altar of repentance. Turn from this sin that has gotten you tangled up in its web. Turn to God, ask for His forgiveness and help.
Colossians 3:9 KJV Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds.
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