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  1. What a great group of Scriptures about lying! “It takes maturity, honor, and responsibility to own up to our mistakes and actions.” I have always taught my kids that if they own their mistakes, they will either get off scott free from their offense, or their sentence will be reduced. I did this in our home since my kids were small, and now when they get into a mess, they tell me right away, and we resolve it together.

    • melissa

      It’s a joy to find God’s words to help us through all situations! In my therapy office I most often see kids telling some pretty tall tales because they don’t realize that they are enough all by themselves! Thank you for reading and commenting! God Bless!

  2. This is a great post. I recently caught my 7 year old grandson cheating and lying while we were playing a game together. We had to have a little talk about it and I also made him tell his mom when she came to pick him up after work. I appreciate the scriptures. They are ones I will share with him. – Amy
    http://stylingrannymama.com/

    • melissa

      Lying is such an impulsive and immature reaction to distress! I hope having to come clean about his actions will help. Having a conversation about how to handle and manage distress and disappointment may be helpful, too! Thank you for reading and commenting! God Bless!

  3. I enjoyed this post! I have a child that lies quite a bit, your explanation why is helpful! I’m going to read him some of these verses and talk about it with him.

    • melissa

      I’m glad the past was helpful! Reading the bible verses with him would be great. Also focusing on how he is enough just as he is and build him up can be helpful to let go of lying. Thank you for reading and commenting! God Bless!

    • melissa

      It’s definitely good for kids to understand that taking responsibility for their actions has far less ramifications in the long run! Thank you for reading and commenting! God Bless!

  4. This is a great devotional and guide to coming to God to confess lying. It’s one of those sins that is easy to brush under the rug, but it’s essential that we understand that all of our sins separate us from God . Not just the ones we think are the “biggies.”

    • melissa

      That’s so true. Lying can be easily downplayed and minimized but it leads to internal conflict and shame and your right, separation from God. Thank you for reading and commenting! God Bless!

    • melissa

      I’m so glad you found the post beneficial. With scripture in hand and the knowledge of why a person lies, we can help lead them to maturity and honesty! Thank you for reading and commenting! God Bless!

  5. I use to exaggerate as a kid, which was definitely because of self-esteem issues. I have to admit, on rare occasions, that I still do it because it’s such a knee-jerk reaction for me. But I am able to notice it more when I do and either correct myself immediately, or if I catch it too late, then to ask for forgiveness from Him. God has definitely improved my self-worth issue because today I am less interested in what others think, especially the more I grow with Him!

    • melissa

      This is so common and something I did as a child, too. I thought I wasn’t enough. God has definitely brought me through this area over the years but it can creep back up if my self-worth is taking a dip. Thank you for your honest and genuine comment! God bless your day!

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