Christians can be the most prolific liars. How so? Lying might seem like the most harmless, insignificant sin mentioned in the Ten Commandments… Why then did God suddenly strike both Ananias and Sapphira dead? What is it about lies that offends God to such an extreme degree? Why does the Apostle John consider some professing Christians liars? How can we be conduits and proponents of the truth and nothing but the truth? 📄 Follow along with this sermon's transcript: https://www.bethelbpc.com.au/sermon-database/thou-shalt-not-lie 📍 Sermon Outline 00:00 Trailer 01:26 Introduction 03:14 I. THE SIGNIFICANCE 05:15 Why telling the truth mattered in biblical times 08:01 II. THE EXAMPLES (why and how do people lie?) 17:54 III. THE CONSEQUENCES (why does God hate lies?) 22:44 The terrifying example of Ananias and Sapphira (how serious lying is) 29:09 IV. THE APPLICATION (3 biblical ways to tell the truth) 39:00 Closing Prayer 40:53 Reflection Questions 📺 Watch this sermon and others on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BethelBPC Copyright © 2024, Bethel Bible-Presbyterian Church. All rights reserved.
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