Liar Liar – Is it me?

          Truth telling can be tricky. When someone wants to hang out with you, but you can’t stand the person, what do you say? When someone calls you and you don’t pick up because you know there will be a conflict, what do you say when that person meets you on the street and mentioned they called. You are invited over for dinner and the meal is lousy. The host is proud of his accomplishment and is fishing for a compliment; is this the time for a little white lie? I heard of a man who hated beans, but his wife kept serving him beans. Reason: When they were dating he told her he loved beans. Actually, he loved her and didn’t want to hurt her feelings over the menu of beans. Now he is stuck with beans.

Lies comes in all sizes, sometimes small ones, sometimes whoppers. I have sold a number of vehicles over the years. With almost every sale, the purchaser has asked if we could put a lower number than what was paid in the cost for the vehicle column, so he would pay less taxes. We lie to save face, to get out of trouble, to make more money, to get what we want and even to endear us to others.

          But lies never work. They give the illusion of working, but in the end they break relationships, destroy trust, and in the worst case scenario can land us in jail or something worse (if that is possible).

          Proverbs, the book of wisdom we are studying, has a lot to say about truth telling, lies and deceit. I encourage you to read the 31 chapters and underline each time this subject comes up. It will surprise you and be instructive. Here are a few verses.

          “There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17  haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18  a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19  a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers.” (Proverbs 6:16-19)

          “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truly are His delight.” (Proverbs 12:22)

          “Wealth created by a lying tongue is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.” (Proverbs 21:6)

          The main reason God hates lying is that it destroys relationships. You can’t love and lie at the same time. They are incongruent. Relationship requires trust as its base and core value. When lies are in the relationship, trust is impossible and love is challenged.

          I am going to be giving hope and encouragement for those struggling in this area. (Okay that is all of us, and if you say you are not then you are lying LOL)

          Join us on Facebook or through our website or youtube. So many options. When there, let us know you are on board, with a hello in the chat. Almost daily I hear of someone telling me they were on board, and I had no idea. We love to hear from each of you.

          This will be my last blog until June 24^th. Doreen and I are taking some holidays. I will not be taking calls or answering emails. Pastor Alex will be continuing in the Proverb series. Anne-Marie will continue to send out weekly updates.

          Thank you for allowing us a much needed rest. Please pray for us as we find our strength in the Lord.

Sunday Meeting

We want to make our online experience better for all our viewers. Church is a community, intended for interactive and responsive connection between each other. We have been using Facebook, but it has its limitations. We have launched kcf.online.church for all our attendees. CHECK IT OUT! There you will find a Bible, our schedule, links to our website, a place for prayer, a place to give, a page for interactive comments, growth group questions and more.

It will be easy for you to invite your friends, to share and to be more connected, even if we are virtual.

Please consider using this platform on Sundays at 10:30am, sign in, and enjoy.

Here is the link https://kcf.online.church/

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Jim Reimer, Pastor

May 13, 2021