Choose Truth Over Lies

07/12/2025 37 min

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Episode Synopsis

Theme: Nate focused on the biblical difference between truth and lies, emphasizing that God is absolute truth and the devil is the father of lies.
Key Scriptures: Referenced John 8, Hebrews 6, Proverbs, Acts 5, Matthew 4, Matthew 21, and Matthew 23 to illustrate how truth sets people free and lies separate them from God.
Types of Lies: Explained various forms of lying—outright falsehoods, half-truths, flattery/manipulation, false promises, hypocrisy, and twisting scripture.
Practical Examples: Used personal anecdotes (e.g., struggles with addiction, self-justification, and repentance) and biblical stories (e.g., Ananias and Sapphira, Peter and Judas, Adam and Eve) to show the consequences of lies and the power of repentance.
Application: Urged listeners to examine themselves, seek the Holy Spirit for discernment, and be vigilant against all forms of deception, including self-deception and religious hypocrisy.
Call to Action: Encouraged walking in truth, fulfilling promises to God, and being bold enough to speak and receive honest criticism, as truth leads to freedom and spiritual health.