Truth

[forgiven]

Title: Pure Words

Read Psalm 12:1-8

When you feel deserted, alone in standing for
what's right, read Psalm 12. The emphasis in this
psalm is on words, on speaking. First, David
speaks in prayer (vv. 1-3). Where are the godly?
People today don't want to take a stand for the
truth, but David stood for what is right.

Sometimes we feel the faithful have
disappeared--those who believe in prayer, giving
and commitment. Today's generation doesn't
believe in commitment, especially with our words.
We hear so much empty talk, lies and flattery.
Flattery is manipulative, not communicative, like
our advertising and some of our preaching.

Second, the wicked speak in pride (v. 4). Never
underestimate the power of speech. Jesus told the
truth; His enemies argued. He gave words of life;
they rejected Him. He came in love; they
crucified Him. One of the evidences that a person
is giving the truth of God's Word is that he is
rejected. People don't want to hear truth unless
they belong to truth (John 10:4).

Third, God speaks in promise (vv. 5,7). His words
are pure, not empty lying (v. 6). But the words
of the wicked will burn in the furnace. God's
Word is precious, because it cost Jesus' life. It
is proved (v. 6) and permanent (v. 7). He keeps
His promises. God knows where His people are, and
He helps them. "I will arise"; "I will protect";
"I can be trusted" (vv. 5-7).

So much that is spoken in this world is untrue
and empty talk. Be encouraged that God speaks in
promise. His Word is pure and true. When you are
surrounded by lies, rest on the promises of the
Bible.

Author: Warren Wiersbe

[Betty]

This is great!!! We can always trust in God truth. The ones who speak lies do not seem to realize that their lies will be found out by the person they are lying to, especially if the person they are lying to belongs to God. The Holy Spirit helps those who belong to Christ decearn the truth. Thank you!

[forgiven]

The Holy Spirit help us in many ways. It is always bad when a professing Christian is the one lying. We are held to a higher standard. The rest of the world looks and doesn't see any difference in a Christian and a non Christian. Christ's holy name is then brought down.

[Betty]

Yes it is sad when it is a brother or sister in Christ. I also agree with you on the professing Christian part. Truth is very important for us to always try and uphold. When we see a brother or sister in a sin we are to gently restore them. Everybody makes mistakes and everybody sins it is like everybody is watching though when a Christian makes a mistake.