HIS VOICE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
MONDAY, 22ND JULY 2024
TOPIC: SPEAK THE TRUTH
TEXT: EPEHESIANS 4:25
Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. KJV
We have the same instruction in the New Testament about our relationship with our neighbour. Just as we learned yesterday, loving your neighbour is a weighty commandment as to love God and one of the ways to love your neighbour is never to gossip about their affairs. Ephesians 4:25 established a greater revelation in Christ. It says, we are now members of the same family, therefore, none should lie to his neighbour but speak the truth.
In Christ Jesus, we are born into the same family of faith. Christ is the head and we, who are born again are his body. We are called the members of his flesh and of his bones. The identity of our oneness is in truthfulness and honesty. He who speak falsehood to his neighbour is acting contrary to the family code of conduct. Such, in that moment, can be referred to as a bastard. Because his or her action is alien to the family's lifestyle.
Speaking the truth, not lies, or gossip is the image of the new life in Christ. And since we can't lie to God, he demands that we shouldn't lie to men (our neighbour as he commanded), who are made in the similitude of God. Therefore, your mouth and my mouth must learn to always speak the truth. Our tongue must not speak falsehood or guile or bear false witness against our neighbour.
In the same light, Ephesians 4:29 says: And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them. TPT
Speaking words of comfort and encouragement, which is full of grace and concern for others is a good use of our mouth and tongue. God delights in our ability to speak in this manner. Your mouth is not for gossip but for the Lord. Your tongue is not to destroy your neighbour but for the Lord. Keep this truth in your heart and yield yourself to obedience in his will.
PRAYER
Thank you, Lord, for your instructions and words are life. I buy the truth and do not sell it even wisdom, knowledge and understanding to make maximum use of the blessed life that you have given me in Christ Jesus. Strengthen me to always do your will in Jesus' name. Amen
Written by: Mopelola Oyeniran
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