We just finished a national election for President of the United States, for Senators, Representatives, Initiatives, Governors, and Laws. During the last six months, we have heard and seen many advertisements, debates, text messages, e-mails, and other stuff in the mail, trying to persuade us to vote one way or the other. As we are bombarded with this information, there are many contradictory messages. How do we know what is true and what is a lie? The election is now over, and it is a relief not to be constantly surrounded by all this propaganda. But we are still continuously hearing information about life, God, what is right and wrong, and what is essential for success and happiness in life. Much of what we hear is contradictory; how do we know what is true and what is a lie? Lies have their origin in the devil. He speaks to people in their thoughts and they pass it on as they “speak their mind.” As time goes on, the number of lies and false teachings will increase exponentially. Those who fill their mind with the Word of God, the Bible will be able to discern truth from error.

John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

John 8:31-32 Jesus said, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

Hebrews 5:13-14 For everyone who partakes only of milk is not accustomed to the word of righteousness, for he is an infant. But solid food is for the mature, who because of practice have their senses trained to discern good and evil.