Webster's defines a lie as "something that misleads or deceives." The worst thing about a lie, in my opinion, is that is oftentimes appears believable. It can wear the cloak of truth, but underneath the disguise is a filthy, ravenous beast who wants to destroy you. My pastor once said (I'm paraphrasing here) "A lie believed to be true produces illegitimate fruit in a person's life." Satan's best weapon against us is to get us to believe a lie or several lies about ourselves. For example:
- No one loves you.
- You are utterly and completely alone.
- You are perfect just the way you are - everyone else is is flawed.
- No one has the right to tell you how to live your life. You make your own rules.
- If you take one more drink you'll feel better.
- Porn is absolutely awesome! It doesn't hurt anybody to look, does it?
Beware of lies brewing around inside your head. I notice them as negative "self-talk." I have to fight like mad not to believe them.
What about you? What lies have you been battling?
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Hi Kyle Painter! How in the blazes are you and your lovely bride!?
Found you through FlowerDust!
Nice post! I have battled oh-so-many lies in my life but, ohpraisehim, in the past 2 years, have experienced more and more mental freedom - have stopped believing in God and started believing God!
Give Chelle a Hi and a hug!
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