RPG Adults
DECEITFUL TRUTHS
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8
Esther 3:8
Proverbs 6:16-19
"1/2 truth = 1 lie
= abomination to God"
DECEITFUL TRUTHS
Thinking that the "stars have aligned for him," Haman bravely approached the king to present his plan. Firstly, he informed the king that in his empire there was a race of people which resided in every of his kingdom’s provinces. Secondly, Haman brought to the king’s attention that this group of people had their own unique laws, different from all other races. Thirdly, he asserted to the king that they did not observe Ahasuerus’ law. And finally, Haman concluded for the king that it would not benefit him to tolerate them.
The first fact is true but it is to set up a certain point — to paint in the king’s mind how widespread his problem was. The second point was true in a sense, but God’s law did not forbid paying honour to rulers. Such partial truths continued in his third point. Haman viciously gave the king the impression that the Jews across his empire did not keep his laws. The action of one single person, Mordecai, was exaggerated to the scale of a pandemic problem. Haman’s aim was to forward his own agenda through deceitful half-truths.
Exaggerations and half-truths are still lies. We must not break the Ninth Commandment no matter how tempting it is. We are most prone to deceitfully embellish statements and misleadingly present facts to fulfil our own purposes. Christians must be very honest in filling out forms, making declarations, paying taxes, and in any job, citizenship, or loan applications we make. To get people to side with us and support us, many present a skewed view and falsely represent others. We must guard our hearts first and watch our motives before we speak about situations and people. In all of life, especially in positions of influence and power, integrity is critical. What we say or do can have far-reaching consequences. We think we will get away with what we want or escape trouble, but God sees and will hold us responsible. We will see this later on.
THOUGHT: How careful am I in speaking the whole truth?
PRAYER: Help me to guard my heart so that my lips will be pure.
Posted in Adult RPG
Esther 3:8
Proverbs 6:16-19
"1/2 truth = 1 lie
= abomination to God"
DECEITFUL TRUTHS
Thinking that the "stars have aligned for him," Haman bravely approached the king to present his plan. Firstly, he informed the king that in his empire there was a race of people which resided in every of his kingdom’s provinces. Secondly, Haman brought to the king’s attention that this group of people had their own unique laws, different from all other races. Thirdly, he asserted to the king that they did not observe Ahasuerus’ law. And finally, Haman concluded for the king that it would not benefit him to tolerate them.
The first fact is true but it is to set up a certain point — to paint in the king’s mind how widespread his problem was. The second point was true in a sense, but God’s law did not forbid paying honour to rulers. Such partial truths continued in his third point. Haman viciously gave the king the impression that the Jews across his empire did not keep his laws. The action of one single person, Mordecai, was exaggerated to the scale of a pandemic problem. Haman’s aim was to forward his own agenda through deceitful half-truths.
Exaggerations and half-truths are still lies. We must not break the Ninth Commandment no matter how tempting it is. We are most prone to deceitfully embellish statements and misleadingly present facts to fulfil our own purposes. Christians must be very honest in filling out forms, making declarations, paying taxes, and in any job, citizenship, or loan applications we make. To get people to side with us and support us, many present a skewed view and falsely represent others. We must guard our hearts first and watch our motives before we speak about situations and people. In all of life, especially in positions of influence and power, integrity is critical. What we say or do can have far-reaching consequences. We think we will get away with what we want or escape trouble, but God sees and will hold us responsible. We will see this later on.
THOUGHT: How careful am I in speaking the whole truth?
PRAYER: Help me to guard my heart so that my lips will be pure.
Posted in Adult RPG