1st John 2:4. “He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” NOT IN HIM. There will be evidence of truth received by any man from God. To say a thing and not really live it out is not just odd – But is a form of sacrilege, bringing God to be no more than an idea Or an influence to keep us orderly, or perhaps – if enslaved – to free us.
Truth cannot be just words that have no basis in fact. To keep commands God gave, insists that on that command, I act – Responding with alacrity to what I know is His sovereign will – I dare not hesitate or procrastinate to quickly that command fulfill.
A liar says one thing and means another, speaking without fear Of retribution or results that pay-day for sin is drawing near. He merrily deceives himself and thinks he is deceiving others – Not realizing the path of deception leads ultimately to light – without a cover.
A reputation of saying words carelessly without a serious thought, Will lead that person to a time and place where he will be caught In the web of his own weaving: the trap of his own undertaking Will snare him, caught with no excuse, no way of possibly escaping.
Truth in a person is like a light shining in places that are dark – Revealing to those who know and trust you – the inner recesses of the heart. It is God-like, for God Himself and His infallible and holy Word, Are in the man and woman of truth – they the value of truth have owned.
“Knowing Thee, O God, is no small matter. Thou, the God of Truth and Holiness, can see beyond the casual words spoken by men and women to the real meaning of the words in the heart. Even if spoken carelessly, there are fatal consequences that should never be ignored. I never want to lie and think I can get away with it. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”