Proverbs 12:22
"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight."
"Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight."
Lie by Definition: to speak falsely or utter untruth knowingly, as with intent to deceive. to express what is false; convey a false impression.
Liar by Definition: a person who has lied or lies repeatedly
I wanted to begin this post with a clear definition of the word lie. I wanted each of us to have the same understanding as we begin to read today. I am going to share some things with you that some may find interesting while others may find disturbing. Either way, it was my experience, and my experience is my truth.
If any of you know anything about me, I am an introvert by nature. I don't apologize for it because over the years, it has been my safe place. Unfortunately, even though I found my safe place and tried to stay there, somehow I was dragged into a situation that to this day, I don't understand. A situation that could have ruined my career and destroyed my name. The truth of the matter is; due to the nature of my work, it could have actually sent me to jail.
I was in a position that required me to work very closely with people; and because of this position, I was ultimately responsible for everything that was reported. Yep, it had my name on it, and everyone around me knows how I feel about my name.
Well, there was one person who I had to work with that was clearly unreceptive of anything I did. Because of her own incompetence and insecurities, no matter what I did it wasn't good enough. If I tried to help, she accused me of harassing her. If I worked with her one-on-one she accused me of singling her out. Most disturbing was if I did it for her, she accused me of sabbotage.
What's even more disturbing is the amount of time I lost on this one situation listening to the false accusations with no-one coming to my defense. Fortunately for everyone in the room, I knew that God was there with me. I knew that God was a God who had seen and heard all therefore, I saw no need for me to defend my character.
I do want to let you know that a character attack like this shook me up. You see, if a person tells a lie long enough, someone other than themselves will begin to believe it. Anyone who really knows me know that if I can't help you, I certainly don't intend to harm you. I am grateful that God had equipped and prepared me for situations like this, in 1 Peter 5:8, when He told me to "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
When look back, I can see how God used me to expose the spirit but removed me before take off. You see, since I have been out of that environment, not only has God manifested Himself in my life, He has dropped the scales off of some other eyes and now they see what I saw. Isaiah 35:5, "Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped."
Now, will they ever tell me I was right? Will they ever apologize for the hurt and harm I experienced at their hands? Most likely not. At any rate, I will continue to trust in the God who has delivered me from such destruction. He raised me up and He blessed me just as He promised in Psalm 34:17, "The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles."
Even now as I write this post and reflect on the circumstances surrounding his situation, I can honestly say, I will be like the servant Job, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him (Job 13:15). Be encouraged, God will deliver you, right on time.
Liar by Definition: a person who has lied or lies repeatedly
I wanted to begin this post with a clear definition of the word lie. I wanted each of us to have the same understanding as we begin to read today. I am going to share some things with you that some may find interesting while others may find disturbing. Either way, it was my experience, and my experience is my truth.
If any of you know anything about me, I am an introvert by nature. I don't apologize for it because over the years, it has been my safe place. Unfortunately, even though I found my safe place and tried to stay there, somehow I was dragged into a situation that to this day, I don't understand. A situation that could have ruined my career and destroyed my name. The truth of the matter is; due to the nature of my work, it could have actually sent me to jail.
I was in a position that required me to work very closely with people; and because of this position, I was ultimately responsible for everything that was reported. Yep, it had my name on it, and everyone around me knows how I feel about my name.
Well, there was one person who I had to work with that was clearly unreceptive of anything I did. Because of her own incompetence and insecurities, no matter what I did it wasn't good enough. If I tried to help, she accused me of harassing her. If I worked with her one-on-one she accused me of singling her out. Most disturbing was if I did it for her, she accused me of sabbotage.
What's even more disturbing is the amount of time I lost on this one situation listening to the false accusations with no-one coming to my defense. Fortunately for everyone in the room, I knew that God was there with me. I knew that God was a God who had seen and heard all therefore, I saw no need for me to defend my character.
I do want to let you know that a character attack like this shook me up. You see, if a person tells a lie long enough, someone other than themselves will begin to believe it. Anyone who really knows me know that if I can't help you, I certainly don't intend to harm you. I am grateful that God had equipped and prepared me for situations like this, in 1 Peter 5:8, when He told me to "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:"
When look back, I can see how God used me to expose the spirit but removed me before take off. You see, since I have been out of that environment, not only has God manifested Himself in my life, He has dropped the scales off of some other eyes and now they see what I saw. Isaiah 35:5, "Then the eyes of the blind shall be opened, and the ears of the deaf shall be unstopped."
Now, will they ever tell me I was right? Will they ever apologize for the hurt and harm I experienced at their hands? Most likely not. At any rate, I will continue to trust in the God who has delivered me from such destruction. He raised me up and He blessed me just as He promised in Psalm 34:17, "The righteous cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles."
Even now as I write this post and reflect on the circumstances surrounding his situation, I can honestly say, I will be like the servant Job, "Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him: but I will maintain mine own ways before him (Job 13:15). Be encouraged, God will deliver you, right on time.