One bright day, four high school boys couldn't resist the temptation to skip morning classes. After lunch they showed up at school and reported to their teacher that their car had a flat tire. Much to their relief she smiled and said, "Well, you missed a quiz this morning, so take your seats and get out a pencil and paper." Still smiling, she waited as they settled down and got ready for her questions. Then she said, "First question- which tire was flat?"
God's children cannot lie and get away with it. Ananias and Sapphira thought they were deceiving only Peter and the other believers. But the apostles said to them, "You have not lied to men but to God." Truth is an attribute of God. When we lie or deceive someone, we offend Him. And because He is God, He must uncover every untruth. If we don't acknowledge it in this life, we will when we stand before God.
Because today's world is highly competitive, we are strongly tempted at times to shade the truth to reach our goals. Lying may bring short-term gains, but it always results in long-term losses
If you are a Christian and have lied to anyone, confess it to the Lord. Then tell the person if at all possible. You will experience an inner freedom that accompanies telling the truth. ⛓️
The best way to avoid lying is to do nothing that needs to be concealed.