The Cost of a Lie

Bible Reading

Proverbs 19:5 — “A false witness will not go unpunished, and whoever pours out lies will not go free.”

Opening Hymn #6 

"Come Like Rain"  

From Global Canticle Hymn Book.

Theme: A prayer for the Spirit to fall gently and powerfully

Scriptures: Joel 2:28 · Ezekiel 37

Suggested Tune: Slane

Meter: 10.10.10.10

Key: A Major.

Come like the rain on a dry, weary land,

Soft as the mercy that flows from Your hand.

Fall on the hearts that have waited so long,

Drench us in grace and awaken our song.

Come like the rain with a whisper of peace, 

Breaking the chains and commanding release. 

Pour out Your Spirit, let heaven descend, 

Till all creation begins to ascend.

Come like the rain on the altar of flame, 

Wash every wound in the power of Your name. 

Let every soul feel the weight of Your love, 

As rivers of mercy fall from above.

Come like the rain, not in thunder alone, 

But deep in the silence where hearts are known. 

Let every drop be a word from Your voice, 

And every storm be a reason to rejoice.

 

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🔥Gospel Diary Trickle (GDT):

A prophetic sound for the moment truth meets fire.

🌿 Verse 1 — The Whisper of Conviction:

“A false witness will not go unpunished…”  

— Proverbs 19:5.

The tongue twists truth into shadows,  

But the Lord sees through the veil.  

Every lie is a seed of collapse,  

Yet mercy still calls us to the altar.

🌾 Verse 2 — The Fire of Refining: 

“I will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver…”  

— Malachi 3:3.

Let the furnace burn what’s false,  

Let the flame expose the fracture.  

Not to destroy, but to restore—  

To make the vessel worthy again.

🌹 Verse 3 — The Cry of the Heart:  

“Create in me a clean heart, O God…”  

— Psalm 51:10.

I’ve spoken what was convenient,  

I’ve hidden behind silence.  

But now I lay my words before You,  

And ask for a heart that echoes heaven.

🌼 Verse 4 — The Call to Truth:  

“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”  

— John 8:32.

Chains of guilt fall at Your voice,  

Shame dissolves in Your light.  

Truth isn’t just spoken—it’s lived,  

And freedom follows the honest soul.

🏵️ Verse 5 — The Reward of Integrity:  

“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely…”  

— Proverbs 10:9.

Not perfection, but consistency.  

Not applause, but alignment.  

The quiet strength of truthfulness  

Is louder than any performance.

🍁 Verse 6 — The Warning of Deception: 

“Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?”  

— Acts 5:3.

Even in the sanctuary, lies can linger.  

Even in the offering, motives can rot.  

But the Spirit is not mocked—  

He purifies what pretends to be holy.

🪻Verse 7 — The Hope of Restoration:  

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive…”  

— 1 John 1:9.

So I come—not with excuses,  

But with surrender.  

Refine me, Lord.  

Let truth be my fragrance,  

And integrity my song.

✨Final Declaration  

" I am refined—not by fire alone,  

But by truth that burns and heals.  

I will not trade eternity for convenience.  

I choose the narrow path.  

I choose truth.  

I choose You."

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🥀Introduction to Soulspring 

In 2003, a bestselling memoir shook the literary world — until it was revealed to be a fabrication. The author lost credibility, contracts, and peace. One lie unraveled an entire life.

Words build worlds. They can heal or destroy, bless or betray. In a time when truth is twisted and lies are dressed up as convenience, God’s Word cuts through the noise: “A false witness will not go unpunished.”

This isn’t just a warning—it’s a call to live with integrity in a world that rewards deception.

💭 Quote to anchor the message: 

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” — C.S. Lewis.

🔷 Main Points

    1. Lies Have Consequences

- Lies may seem small, but they ripple outward—damaging trust, relationships, and reputations. 

 

- God sees what others don’t. Even if a lie goes unnoticed by people, it never escapes His justice.  

- Illustration: Hold up a cracked mirror. It still reflects, but the image is distorted. Lies do the same to our character.  

- New Testament Parallel: Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5) lied about their offering. Their deception cost them their lives. God takes truth seriously.

2. Truth Is Costly, But Worth It

- Telling the truth might cost you comfort, popularity, or opportunity—but it preserves your soul. 

 

- Jesus said, “The truth will set you free.” Lies enslave us to fear, guilt, and shame.  

- Example: Joseph in Egypt—falsely accused, yet God honored his integrity.

3. God Honors Integrity

- Integrity isn’t perfection—it’s consistency in truthfulness.  

- When you choose truth, even in secret, God rewards openly.

  

- Proverbs 10:9: “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.”

🛠️ Practical Applications

    - Guard Your Tongue: Think before you speak. Is it true? Is it loving? 

 

- Speak Truth in Love: Don’t weaponize truth—use it to heal, not hurt.  

- Repent if You’ve Lied: God forgives. Make it right with those you’ve wronged.  

- Discern False Witnesses: Don’t spread what you haven’t verified.  

- Model Integrity: Let your life preach louder than your words.

🚧Conclusion: A Call to Truth

    God is truth. To walk with Him is to walk in truth. Lies may offer shortcuts, but they always lead to dead ends. Today, choose the narrow path of honesty. It may be harder, but it leads to life.

🌺Closing Challenge

    Let’s pause for a moment.  

Ask the Holy Spirit:  

- “Where have I compromised truth?”  

- “Who needs to hear truth from me today?”  

- “What would my life look like if I lived with radical honesty?”

Now write down one step you’ll take this week to walk in integrity.

☘️Truth Declaration

       "I choose truth over comfort.  

 I choose integrity over image.  

I choose God over deception.  

I will speak truth, live in truth, and reflect the character of a God who never lies.”

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