“Now the chief priests and the entire Council kept trying to obtain false testimony against Jesus, so that they might put Him to death” (Matthew 26:59).
This world wants what it wants and it will use deception to accomplish what it desires. Be wary because deception is used in our world. The Lord has spoken the word of truth and the world calls it a lie. Whom will you believe? Will you listen to the One who has created all things, or will you listen to the continuing deception of this age? Our Lord has spoken His word of truth so that we may live with the Creator of us all now and forever.
Lord, help me learn how to discern between the truth You have spoken and the lies of this age. Grant me a discerning mind so that I am shrewd as a serpent, but keep me as innocent as a dove. Let me not speak a false testimony, but instead speak words that are true. You have given me the words of eternal life. Help me to speak them willingly and freely at all times. Guide my thoughts and words.
Lord Jesus, I have betrayed You with my words. I have not always let the truth cross my lips. You went to the cross for all of my sins. Help me to move toward the place where I live in obedience and not by constantly needing Your grace. Help me to not buy into the deceit of this age, but live according to the hope You have given me by the grace You purchased with Your body. Teach me how to be faithful. Amen.
