EXODUS 20:16 (MSG)
No lies about your neighbor.
1 JOHN 2:21 (MSG)
The truth doesn’t breed lies.
THE ESSENCE
When it comes to the wellbeing of neighbors, God thinks truth matters — no exceptions.
DAILY FODDER
"The truth doesn't breed lies." And we could add, "Lies can't breed truth."
PRAYER
Honest God, we appreicate that you are reliable and trustworthy. We live in an era where truth matters little and reshaping facts to fit an agenda has become an admired craft. It's easy for me to get sucked into that mode. Help me to be ever truthful and discerning of truth. It's clear that even if others are willing to bend the truth to make things happen, you're not at all that way. So I want to align with the truth, even if everyone writes me off as irrelevent. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
