Does God lie?
The Bible is clear that God does not lie.
In Numbers 23:19, God says through the prophet Balaam, “God is not a human being, that he should lie, or a mortal, that he should change his mind. Has he promised, and will he not do it? Has he spoken, and will he not fulfil it?”
This verse is a powerful indication of God’s trustworthiness. He is not like us, who are often fickle and unreliable. When God makes a promise, he keeps it. When he speaks, he acts.
Other Bible verses that support the truth that God does not lie:
✔️Psalm 31:5: “Into your hands, I commit my spirit; deliver me, Lord, my faithful God.”
✔️Titus 1:2: “In the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before the beginning of time.”
✔️Hebrews 6:18: “God can’t lie. Because of two unchangeable things in which God can’t lie, we who have fled to him for refuge can have great confidence as we hold fast to the hope that is set before us.”
These verses show us that God is a God of truth and faithfulness. We can trust him to keep his promises, no matter what.
Why is it important that God does not lie?
God’s trustworthiness is important to our relationship with him. If we cannot trust that God will keep his promises, then we cannot have a true and lasting relationship with him.
God’s trustworthiness also gives us hope. When we are facing difficult times, we can know that God is with us and that he will help us through. We can also trust that he will keep his promise of eternal life for those who believe in him.
Conclusion
The Bible is clear that God does not lie. He is a God of truth and faithfulness. We can trust him to keep his promises, no matter what.
🌹Each morning, I receive an inspiring wake-up call from His Excellency, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Selvister Ponnumuthan, the Bishop of Punalur in Kerala, India. Today’s blog post draws inspiration from the verses he shared in his morning message.