Lying is a very serious matter. Even though it may be hard for we humans to understand how evil lying really is, it can have serious consequences. For example, a person who lies about finances or someone who uses lies to cover up psychological problems may be seriously damaging to their own self and others.
As described in the previous article, God sees every lie as an act of adultery against his Holy Spirit, the anointing that gives control of our lives to the person who anointed us. This perception can be difficult to overcome. However, there are ways to respond that don’t depend on the person who was lied about changing their mind but on God’s forgiveness.
This article will discuss some ways that people who find themselves in a situation where they need to lie to their spouse can pray and respond without being dependent on the other person changing their mind.
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Tell the truth
Lying is a violation of trust. Trust is the basis for intimacy and communication. When one person lies, they trust that other person to tell the truth.
As Christians, we rely on our spouse to be honest with us. There are many ways to determine if a person is honest with themself and others, but honesty toward your spouse can’t be ruled out.
So how do you know if your spouse is lying? Here are some questions to ask them.
When did they start noticing? It can be difficult to identify a liar when they have been caught in their lie but still notice moments when they are being dishonest. This may be due to their tendency to hide things, or because they are habituated to lying due to previous ones.
What is the consequence of lying?
When a person lies to their spouse, their soul is being lied to. They are telling their spouse something different is more important than their own truth.
This can have negative consequences on their relationship with God, their relationship with their spouse, and with others. It can also have serious consequences due to the consequences of truth versus lie.
Lying can have serious consequences in a couple because:
1) It can damage relationships at large due to the effects on truth versus lie and consequence versus no consequence. This occurs in family, friends, and with authorities because of what someone says and how they say it.
2) It can affect health in the long term due to health effects such as mood-derailing behavior modification, malnutrition, stress-related disorders, or medical conditions that impact health. These are called emergent conditions due to lying.
What Does God Say About Lying To Your Spouse?
A big theme in this article is that lying to your spouse is a form of idol worship. We are human, and as such, we need to trust other people.
However, when you have a high level of trust placed in you by your spouse, it is important that you speak the truth. This can be difficult when she does not live up to her promises, but it is still the truth.
Some things are very hard and honest can sometimes mean saying no or stopping something. When someone lies to you and YOU CAN’T ACCOUNT FOR IT, it’s time to realize that they are having a hard time with the truth and/or get out of their mind!
It is possible to have a conversation with someone where one point they say one thing and I say another thing, but at the end of the day it was just a lie.
Lying is bad
As discussed earlier, lying is a form of badness. You can see when it’s done and how it affects someone else.
A lie damper in the brain mean less trust can grow when both people know the other is not lying. When one person trusts another, it makes them feel more secure and happy.
When someone lies, the at-home husband or wife should sit down with their spouse and think about what they just said. Did they put their thoughts in their statement? Did they leave out important details?
A few of the things that God says about lying are that it is wrong, that those who lie must take some kind of step back from what they were told, and that taking a step back can have serious consequences.
Lying is a bad thing when someone does it to you.
Tell the truth
As mentioned earlier, lies can lead to relational violence. When a person lies about important matters such as where they are going or who they are with, the relationship goes from good to bad to destructive.
It is critical that when in a relationship that God uses truth in everything you say and do. If your spouse is lying about something small, don’t assume the rest of the lie must be true. Pray for your spouse and ask God to show him or her the truth.
If your spouse is lying about a large matter, pray and ask God to show you the lie before you make an assumption about what lie it might be. Pray for forgiveness and healing when you see the truth but don’t assume it will change things until they are applied.
Sometimes people don’t realize that words can break someone else by how they interpret them. When someone lies, it can leave them feeling like they are not taken seriously or that someone else knows more than they do.
What is the consequence of lying?
As mentioned earlier, lying can lead to consequences in a number of ways.
Some of these consequences are serious, serious consequences. If you break the trust your spouse has in you, then you may find yourself in a lot of trouble.
There are many ways that someone who knows God can be untrustworthy. When you put your faith in someone else as an authority figure, God can be the guy that sets your ass straight.
What Does God Say About Lying To Your Spouse?
A lot of people have questions about lying. There are many ways to lie, and too many people lay down the law when it comes to relationships. People can get coached into how to lie, and even past mistakes in relationships.
It is hard to protect yourself when you don’t know what tactics are right or wrong. People say that true love never lies, but it doesn’t mean that it can’t happen to you.
A lot of times, people in love lie because they love and trust too much to be honest with each other. They believe that they would not be loved or trusted by their partner if they told them the truth, so they fake it.