In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “there shall no evil happen to the just: but the wicked shall be filled with mischief”, and in chapter twelve and verse twenty-two of Proverbs Solomon said, “lying lips are an abomination to the LORD” where we read,
Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.
The verse begins, “Lying lips are abomination to the LORD:” Solomon began with the words, “lying lips” or “deceptive, disappointing, fraudulent and wrong physical lips used for speaking” “are an abomination” which means “exist as disgusting, abhorrent and idolatrous” “to the LORD” or “to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God”. Solomon shared how fraudulent and deceptive lips used for speaking exist as disgusting and abhorrent to Jehovah God.
The verse continues, “but they that deal truly are his delight.” Solomon added the words, “but they that deal truly” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover people whether male or female who fashion, make, produce and work in a firm, faithful, steadfast and morally steady manner” “are his delight” which means “exist as his, Jehovah God's, pleasure, favor, goodwill, acceptance and desire”. Solomon said people who act and work in a morally faithful and steadfast manner exist as Jehovah God pleasure and desire.
When we think through Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how Jehovah God is opposed to speaking lies and favors speaking the truth. God wants us to follow His way of living, and because we have violated His ways through sin, He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross for our errors and wrongs. When we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and guide us into all truth by His Holy Spirit so we will use our voices to proclaim His moral and steadfast manner every where we go.
Next time Solomon says, “a prudent man conceals knowledge”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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