YOU ARE A LIAR

Psalm 101:7, “He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight.”

There are few behaviors more troubling than encountering someone who lies without hesitation or remorse. Some individuals lie even when the truth is simple, when no one asked for an explanation, or when the lie gains them nothing. This kind of deceit is not only confusing, it is spiritually dangerous. Scripture teaches that lying is not merely a bad habit; it is a nature that aligns with darkness and opposes the character of God.

Jesus speaks plainly in John 8:44, declaring that the devil “is a liar, and the father of it.” Satan does not simply tell lies, he originated lying. He is the architect of deception, the master manipulator, and the one who twists truth into confusion. From the beginning, deceit has been his primary weapon. In Genesis 3, he approached Eve with a distorted question, planting doubt and undermining God’s Word. The first human fall began with a lie. The first spiritual attack was a lie. The first fracture in humanity’s relationship with God came through deceit.

This is why the apostle Paul warns us in 2 Corinthians 2:11, “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.” We are not blind. We are not unaware. We are not naïve. God has given us discernment, Scripture, and the Holy Spirit so we can recognize deception when it appears. Satan is a liar, and every lie, no matter how small, carries his signature. When a person gives themselves over to lying, they are not just making poor choices; they are aligning with the nature of the enemy.

In contrast, God’s nature is pure truth. Numbers 23:19 affirms, “God is not a man, that he should lie.” His Word is stable, His promises are sure, and His character is unchanging. Because God is truth, He calls His people to walk in truth. David understood this when he wrote Psalm 101:7. He knew that deceit destroys foundations, erodes trust, and poisons relationships. A deceitful person cannot dwell in a healthy home or a peaceful environment because lies create instability wherever they are allowed to live.

Many people have encountered someone who lies so easily that it feels like breathing to them. They lie even when the lie makes no sense. They lie when the truth would work better. They lie and then lie again to cover the first lie. This behavior is not only exhausting, it is spiritually revealing. Proverbs 6:16–19 lists “a lying tongue” and “a false witness that speaketh lies” among the things the Lord hates. Not because He hates the person, but because lying destroys everything it touches and opens the door to deeper deception.

The good news is that God delivers. Jesus declares in John 8:32, “Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Truth breaks chains, heals hearts, and restores integrity. For the believer, truth is not optional, it is essential. Ephesians 4:25 instructs, “Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour.” Truth is the evidence of transformation and the fruit of a renewed mind. When Christ lives within us, truth should live within us. When the Holy Spirit fills us, honesty should flow from us.

Common sense agrees with Scripture. A liar cannot be trusted, cannot build healthy relationships, cannot maintain credibility, cannot walk in peace, and cannot walk with God. Lies complicate life; truth simplifies it. Lies create chaos; truth creates clarity. Lies destroy; truth restores. If God is truth and Satan is the father of lies, then every believer must choose daily whose nature they will reflect. Will we reflect the God who speaks truth, or the enemy who speaks lies?

Psalm 101:7 is not merely a warning, it is a standard. God calls His people to live in truth, speak truth, and walk in truth. When we do, we reflect His character, His nature, and His glory. Truth is not just what we speak; it is who we become when Christ lives within us. Walking in truth protects our integrity, strengthens our witness, and aligns our lives with the God who cannot lie.

Bishop Charlene M. Jamison

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