Speaking the Truth
Building Strong Families – Part 9
Life Church – April 10, 2011
Pastor Dan Walker
Exodus 20:16 (NIV) You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
Psalm 15:4b (NLT) … faithful followers of the LORD keep their promises even when it hurts.
Psalm 34:12-13 (NIV) Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from speaking lies.
1. Why do we lie?
A. The cruel lie is motivated by _____________
B. The cowardly lie is motivated by _____________
C. The conceited lie is motivated by _____________
D. The calculated lie is motivated by _____________
E. The convenient lie is motivated by _____________
2. How to tell the truth
A. Tell the truth ______________
Proverbs 10:10 (NLT) People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.
Proverbs 28:23 (NLT) In the end, people appreciate honest criticism far more than flattery.
Proverbs 11:13 (NIV) A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret.
B. Tell the truth _____________________
Proverbs 11:3 (NLT) Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.
Proverbs 13:17 (NLT) An unreliable messenger stumbles into trouble, but a reliable messenger brings healing.
C. Tell the truth ________________
Eph. 4:15 (NIV) Speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ.
Ephesians 4:29 (NIV) [Speak] only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.
D. Tell the truth _________________
Proverbs 12:18 (NIV) Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Matthew 12:34b (NIV) For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.