Saturday, October 12th

These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

Proverbs 6:16-19

 

Thank you, Mrs. Lois, for your help with yesterday's devotion.  We appreciate the extra work you do to help with this ministry!  You are a blessing to us all.

 

Today's devotion brings us back to our series The Seven Things God Hates the Most.  Today, a false witness that speaketh lies is the #6 thing the Lord speaks against.  We've already covered a lying tongue (#2 on the list), but this takes it one step further.  A false witness is someone who speaks directly against someone's character.  So, what we're talking about is someone who casts doubt on someone else's integrity.  It can be done directly or indirectly.  For example, I might say something like, "Yes, I saw such-and-such drinking at a party" (a direct attempt to shadow someone's credibility); or, I might word it differently, "I'm not sure, but I think it was such-and-such with alcohol in her hands.  I couldn't tell because it was dark... (an indirect attempt to discredit someone).  Whether directly or indirectly, if you do this knowing full-well that you saw no such thing, you are slandering someone's reputation and you have become a false witness that speaketh lies.  Be careful, dear girls.  Speak only what you know to be truthful....and, then, even if it is truthful, refrain from saying it if it has no spiritual benefit.  

 



Scripture Reading for the Day:

Proverbs 12
Acts 21