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“Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.” — Proverbs 12:22 (KJV)
I. What Are Lying Lips?
Lying lips are not just about telling false stories. They represent a heart out of sync with God’s truth. It includes deception, exaggeration, slander, false promises, and flattery meant to manipulate.
Here’s a list of people in the Bible who suffered because of lying lips—either they told lies and faced judgment, or they were victims of lies told by others. Each includes a verse for reference.
1. Ananias and Sapphira
- Sin: Lied to the Holy Spirit about the amount of money they gave.
- Consequence: Dropped dead as judgment from God.
- Verse: Acts 5:4-5
2. Gehazi
- Sin: Lied to Elisha to get gifts from Naaman.
- Consequence: Struck with leprosy.
- Verse: 2 Kings 5:27
3. Jacob
- Sin: Lied to his father Isaac to steal Esau’s blessing.
- Consequence: Years of family strife, deception from others, and exile.
- Verse: Genesis 27:19
4. Potiphar’s Wife
- Sin: Lied about Joseph trying to assault her.
- Consequence: Joseph was imprisoned, she is remembered as deceitful.
- Verse: Genesis 39:14
5. False Witnesses Against Jesus
- Sin: Lied to convict Jesus of blasphemy.
- Consequence: Tools of injustice, fulfilled prophecy of wickedness.
- Verse: Matthew 26:60
6. Delilah
- Sin: Lied to Samson repeatedly to trap him.
- Consequence: Led to Samson’s capture; faded into shameful history.
- Verse: Judges 16:20
7. Haman
- Sin: Lied and manipulated the king to destroy the Jews.
- Consequence: Executed on the gallows he built for Mordecai.
- Verse: Esther 9:24-25
8. Jezebel
- Sin: Arranged false witnesses to kill Naboth.
- Consequence: Eaten by dogs as prophesied judgment.
- Verse: 1 Kings 21:19
9. Satan
- Sin: Lied to Eve: ‘You will not surely die.’
- Consequence: Cursed above all creatures, ultimate defeat prophesied.
- Verse: John 8:44
10. Joseph’s Brothers
- Sin: Lied to their father Jacob about Joseph being dead.
- Consequence: Lived with guilt and dysfunction for years.
- Verse: Genesis 37:33
II. 10 Steps That Lead to Lying Lips
- Fear of Consequences – Choosing lies to escape punishment.
- Pride – Needing to appear better than we are.
- Desire to Manipulate – Using lies to control outcomes or people.
- Habitual Exaggeration – Twisting facts to impress or gain approval.
- Gossip – Spreading false or distorted stories.
- Unforgiveness – Lying to justify bitterness or paint others in a bad light.
- People-Pleasing – Lying to gain acceptance or avoid conflict.
- Lack of Accountability – No one holding you to truth.
- Self-Deception – Believing your own lies.
- Rejection of God’s Authority – Living by your own rules, not His.
“You are of your father the devil… he is a liar and the father of lies.” — John 8:44
III. Repercussions of Lying Lips (Biblical Consequences)
- Loss of Trust – Proverbs 10:18: “Whoever conceals hatred with lying lips and spreads slander is a fool.”
- Broken Relationships – Lies destroy unity and love.
- Spiritual Separation – Isaiah 59:2: “Your iniquities have separated you from your God.”
- Judgment from God – Revelation 21:8: “All liars… shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire…”
- Inner Torment – Psalm 32:3-4 speaks of the burden of unconfessed sin.
- Hindered Prayers – Psalm 66:18: “If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me.”
- Loss of Witness – Lying ruins your credibility as a Christian.
- Hardening of the Heart – Repeated lies numb your conscience.
- Divine Opposition – Proverbs 6:16-19 lists lying as one of the things God hates.
- Self-Destruction – Proverbs 19:5: “A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will perish.”
IV. 10 Steps to Come Out of Lying Lips
- Repent to God – Acknowledge lying as sin. 1 John 1:9.
- Confess to Others – James 5:16: “Confess your faults one to another…”
- Seek Accountability – A trusted mentor or prayer partner.
- Read the Word Daily – Fill your mind with truth.
- Pray for a Clean Heart – Psalm 51:10.
- Speak Slowly and Honestly – James 1:19.
- Correct Past Lies When Possible – Make restitution where needed.
- Avoid Situations That Tempt You to Lie – Especially to impress or cover up.
- Practice Truth-Telling in Small Things – Build the habit.
- Rely on the Holy Spirit – John 16:13: “He will guide you into all truth.”
Conclusion
Lying lips might offer quick escapes, but they build lifelong prisons. God offers freedom—not through deception, but truth. Start there. Stay there.
“Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer.” — Psalm 19:14
