- What is special about the name of the Father?
- What do we know about Him?
- How has the Father chosen to reveal Himself to us in His word?
Why do so many men
lie about God’s Testimony?
Why do so many men try to dissuade other men not to believe the Bible is the word of God?
What a profound and complex question!
There are many possible reasons why some men (and women) might lie about or dissuade others from believing in God’s testimony or the Bible as the word of God. Here are some potential explanations:
Personal experiences and perspectives:
- Trauma or negative experiences: Some individuals may have had negative experiences with organized religion, church leaders, or self-proclaimed “men of God,” leading them to question or reject the faith.
- Lack of understanding or exposure: Without proper education or exposure to the Bible and its teachings, people may misinterpret or misunderstand its message.
- Personal biases and agendas: Individuals may hold biases or have agendas that conflict with the teachings of the Bible, leading them to dismiss or distort its message.
Philosophical and intellectual objections:
- Scientism and naturalism: Some people may prioritize scientific explanations over spiritual or supernatural ones, leading them to reject the Bible’s accounts of miracles or divine intervention.
- Rationalism and skepticism: Critical thinking and skepticism can lead individuals to question the authority and accuracy of the Bible.
- Existentialism and humanism: Some philosophies emphasize human autonomy and self-determination, potentially leading individuals to reject divine authority.
Cultural and societal influences:
- Secularism and pluralism: The increasing diversity of societies can lead to a decline in traditional religious affiliations and a rise in secular or pluralistic worldviews.
- Social pressure and conformity: Individuals may conform to prevailing social norms or intellectual trends that dismiss or downplay religious beliefs.
- Media and popular culture: The media and popular culture often portray religion, particularly Christianity, in a negative or satirical light.
Spiritual and biblical perspectives:
- Satanic influence: The Bible teaches that Satan, the adversary of God, seeks to deceive and lead people away from the truth (1 Peter 5:8, 2 Corinthians 4:4).
- Human nature: The Bible also teaches that human hearts can be hardened or deceived, leading people to reject God’s message (Romans 1:18-32, 2 Timothy 4:3-4).
- Testing and refining faith: The Bible encourages believers to test their faith and refine their understanding, which can involve confronting and overcoming objections (1 Peter 1:6-7, Hebrews 11:1).
It’s essential to remember that these factors can interact and influence one another in complex ways. Not everyone who disagrees with or critiques the Bible fits neatly into these categories.
How to respond:
- Pray and seek wisdom: Ask God for guidance and understanding.
- Engage in respectful dialogue: Listen to others’ perspectives and share your own in a respectful, compassionate manner.
- Seek common ground: Focus on shared values and principles.
- Study and deepen your faith: Continuously learn and grow in your understanding of the Bible and its teachings.
Remember, faith is a personal journey, and people’s perspectives on God and the Bible will vary. By responding with empathy, understanding, and a willingness to engage, you can help create a more constructive and respectful conversation.
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ALL Men are Liars
Psalms 116:11 (NASB)
I said in my alarm,
“All men are liars.”
Isaiah 44:24-26 (KJV)
24 Thus saith the LORD, thy redeemer,
and he that formed thee from the womb,I am the LORD that maketh all things;
that stretcheth forth the heavens alone;
that spreadeth abroad the earth by myself;25 That frustrateth the tokens of the liars,
and maketh diviners mad;
that turneth wise men backward,
and maketh their knowledge foolish;
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“Frustrates” (Hebrew: “akesar”) means to nullify, make void, or disappoint.
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“Signs” (Hebrew: “owth”) refers to tokens, omens, or predictions.
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“Liars” (Hebrew: “kazab”) denotes false prophets, deceivers, or those who speak falsehood.
In a modern day sense, the liars spoken of by Isaiah would be what we would consider professional liars today. Newscasters. Politicians. Professors and universities. Science teachers. Medical practitioners. TV talkshow hosts. Basically everyone who is pushing an agenda, and getting paid for it. Filmmakers and producers and teachers who promote evolution over creation, transgender ism over God commandment, to marry one man to one woman for one lifetime. According to God’s will
From a top down perspective, it is important to see that there is a war going on for the minds of men. There’s a war being waged against the truth of God’s kingdom, and the operation of bands kingdom that is in open rebellion and opposition to God. And it is being run by the prince of power of the air, also known as, Satan, the devil, the evil prince, the ruler of the world, Lucifer, the liar, deceiver, murderer, and thief. All activity along these lines are signed by God to the evil one one of his main titles, and also descriptions is that he is a liar, and the father of all lies. As well as being a murderer, and designer, an executioner of murder murder all murders on the Earth.
You will see the themes of liars, murderers, whoremongers, and idolaters [those with the party spirit mentality, and those involved in witchcraft] are often combined into one group. Why is that? Because they are all interconnected to the same spirit of evil that is operating in the midst of those who are lost, and without the light of God.
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“Makes diviners mad” (Hebrew: “yimmale’ et-ha’ovim”):
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“Diviners” (Hebrew: “ha’ovim”) were individuals who claimed to possess supernatural knowledge or insight.
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“Mad” (Hebrew: “yimmale'”): implies driving them to confusion, frustration, or insanity.
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Exposes the falseness of those who claim to predict the future.
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Renders useless the signs and omens used by false prophets.
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Confuses and discredits those who pretend to possess supernatural knowledge.
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Sovereignty over human affairs.
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Disdain for false worship and idolatry.
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Protection of His people from deception.
1 Timothy 1:8-11 (KJV)
8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
9 Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man,
but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers [Patricide] and murderers of mothers [Matricide], for manslayers [homicide], 10 For whoremongers [the sexually immoral], for them that defile themselves with mankind [homosexuals], for menstealers [kidnappers], for liars, for perjured persons [Matt 5:33], and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine; 11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
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Patricide comes from “pater,” meaning father, and “cide,” meaning killer.
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Matricide comes from “mater,” meaning mother, and “cide,” meaning killer.
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Infanticide: Killing one’s own child.
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Fratricide: Killing one’s own brother.
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Sororicide: Killing one’s own sister.
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Filicide: Killing one’s own child or children.
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Uxoricide: Killing one’s own wife.
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Mariticide: Killing one’s own husband.
Revelation 21:7-8 (KJV)
7 He that overcometh shall inherit all things;
and I will be his God, and he shall be my son.
8 But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,
and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars,
shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone:
which is the second death.
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Patronized brothels or prostitutes regularly.
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Managed or operated brothels.
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Procured women or men for prostitution.
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Objectification of women or others for sexual gratification.
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Disregard for the well-being and dignity of sex workers.
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Engagement in other illicit or immoral activities.
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Substance abuse (alcohol, drugs).
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Other forms of exploitation (e.g., human trafficking).
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Promiscuity or serial infidelity.
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Orgies or other forms of group sex.
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Other criminal activities.
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Not everyone who engages in prostitution or frequents sex workers identifies as a whoremonger.
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Sex work is a complex issue, with many individuals entering the profession due to coercion, economic necessity, or other factors.
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Modern discussions around sex work emphasize harm reduction, consent, and human rights.
1 Corinthians 6:7-11 (KJV)7 Now therefore there is utterly a fault among you, because ye go to law one with another. Why do ye not rather take wrong? why do ye not rather suffer yourselves to be defrauded? 8 Nay, ye do wrong, and defraud, and that your brethren. 9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, 10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
You can notice above that one thing is inconspicuously missing. There is no direct mention of the word, liar, lying, or liars. But we can see from the context of the whole content of the message above that lying is in the back of it all. Another words, the whole canvas is the lie or the work of line that paints all the objects on the canvas.
- fornicators,
- idolaters,
- adulterers,
- effeminate,
- abusers of themselves with mankind,
- thieves,
- covetous,
- drunkards,
- revilers,
- extortioners,
Understanding the War
One sure way to win a war, is to not allow your enemy or your opponent to know that you are in the midst of destroying him.
When a man does not understand that he is under attack, that his mind is under attack, his life, his relationships, and his future is under attack, he will make no preparations, and make no steps to defend himself, or to go into battle, for he is ignorant that there is even a battle to go into.
So … What is the next step in this discussion about all liars and lying? Why is God’s word is being lied about? What is our proper response in the midst of all this lying? How can we instantly recognize the lies, and counteract them with the truth?