Lying..... Need we say more???

I remember as a child being taught above all else tell the complete truth... My mom wouldn't tell anyone I wasn't home if I didn't want to talk on the phone, I literally had to go stand outside so she could say she's not in....

So I learned it was important to tell the truth....
Did I learn what the Bible said about lying, no but I was taught it wasn't right.

Later in life, I taught my kids to not lie but did I do it by using the Bible... No, in fact it wasn't until later in my kids life did I learn what the Bible said about Lying. I had to try to teach it to a friends child who lived with us at the time and with that I began searching the Bible for truths about Lying... Wow, for real if you lie you're considered a child of Satan??? Wow, that should be enough for anyone to stop lying.... But it isn't....  There are lots of reasons people lie, whether its a little white lie or a flat out lie....  People lie in the business industry, politicians lie, doctors lie(or guess), spouses lie .. We all lie at some point about something, especially if we don't think it will hurt anyone else...  In my experience people lie to keep out of trouble, especially kids... So reading this chapter has made me think a little more about lies and consequences..... I think it is very important to teach our kids not to lie, so I think a lie should have great consequences as well as telling the truth should lead to GRACE!!!!!   After all when we are honest with God He forgives us.

How this will look or work isn't known at this time... Prayer is essential.

Parents, it is our responsibility to teach our kids, not the school, not the Sunday school teachers, it is ours.... That's pretty scary when it comes to some things, so how do we do it....A little at a time and why not start with HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY ....

Moms we have a very important role for our families and no matter how you do it, don't do it alone.... You must have God/Jesus, great friends, church family and extended family.... But most of all parents remember you are a TEAM!!!

I'd like to hear what your consequences are for lying and what ways do you show grace for being honest????

Have a great week!!!!