WHY DO FOLKS LIE SO MUCH?

WHY DO FOLKS LIE SO MUCH?

 It has well been said that a lie has no legs.  Indeed, once a lie is put forth, it becomes necessary to produce additional lies to support it.  Bottom-line: One lie told results in other lies to back it up.

 America is currently experiencing a major crisis, i.e. a cultural conflict between truth and falsity.  It seems that lying has become a centerpiece of our national identity and discourse.  If you find that to be implausible, just watch the evening news; or alternatively, tune in to various cable news networks and observe the pontification of politicians and talking-heads.  It has become a national disgrace.

 Augustine wrote, “When regard for truth has been broken down or even slightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.”  Now, ain’t that the truth?  [It’s a grammatically flawed but an accurate query].  President Abraham Lincoln argued that “no man has a good enough memory to make a successful liar.”  Now, ain’t that the truth?  There’s something so universally telling about lying.  Psychologically speaking, we humans have been designed by God to be truth-tellers.  Evidence?  Truth is relatively easy for us to remember; lies not so much.  Think about it.

 Lying is Satan’s home turf, not yours or mine.  And it may well be that liars do not carefully consider the weight of profound disappointment they could engender in the emotions of family and friends.  Friedrich Nietzsche once remarked to an associate: “What upsets me is not that you lied to me, but that from now on I can no longer believe you.”  My friends, whenever we are tempted to lie (and we will be), we should reflect prayerfully and remember that.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!