Colossians 3:9-11
Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices
and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.
What situations temp you most to lie?
How can God be OUR light and help us speak the truth?
How do you think God feels about Lying to each other?
Proverbs 6:16-19
There are six things the LORD hates,
seven that are detestable to him:
haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that shed innocent blood,
a heart that devises wicked schemes,
feet that are quick to rush into evil,
a false witness who pours out lies
and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.
Acts 5
How do you feel when you are keeping a secret maybe you shouldn't be?
How does it feel to be lied to?
How do you think he takes it when we lie to him?
Off Balance?
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What are some major places we encounter lies?
Why is lying so tempting to us?
What do secrets and lies have in common?
Percent of people who lie at least once during a 10-minute conversation: 60 %
(Sources: DatabaseRecords.com, Newsweek)
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups to be Discontinued?
The announcement was released late on Friday Sept 8th in a press conference, that the famous candy, the original Reese’s peanut butter cups would no longer be available! “By October 2017 they will all be removed from the shelves!” Manufacturer said due to the new versions and a severe decline in sales. It is no longer justifiable to continue producing the product.
News!
- Was it easy to tell what stories were true and which ones were false? Why or why not?
Originally there were plans to keep them through the end of the year, however those plans have fallen through. We say goodbye to a candy icon. RIP Reese’s peanut butter cups. Make sure to get you one before they are gone!
- What did all these stories have in common?
- What makes these stories so appealing?
- Why do you think these stories often get so far?
Do you ever wonder WHY?
- DO you think they are more “grabbing” than real news? Why or why not?
Who stands to benefit from these “fake news” stories?
John 8:42-44
Jesus said to them, “If God were your Father, you would love me, for I have come here from God. I have not come on my own; God sent me. Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say.
You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
2 Corinthians 4: 2-4
Rather, we have renounced secret and shameful ways; we do not use deception, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by setting forth the truth plainly we commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God. And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. The god of this age (Satan) has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.
News - Your Way?
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Then we have just the activity for you!
The Truth never looked so skeptical...
Levitation Device Being Tested
Many animal activists are outraged after new "Levitation Devices" are being tested on animals. Scientists say no harm has come to the animals, only occasional motion sickness. Dr. Lewis Armstrong assures PETA supporters that "All protocol has been followed," and "we are taking every step to ensure safety on these trials.
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