Believing Lies And Being Lost

Actually, it is very easy to do.But in order to go to heaven, we

must love the truth.2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Introduction• The explanation of the reason for a sending of workings of

error is found in vss. 7-10 of our text. See also Isaiah 66:3,4.• Many times when we want to continue a practice that is

contrary to Bible teaching, we say: "Well, the Bible doesn't condemn it." "It doesn't say 'don't do it."

• And many times when we don't want to do what the Bible says, we find religious teachers that teach what we want to hear and sooth ourselves with his lies. 2 Timothy 4:1-4.

• And those that would teach us the truth, become our enemies. Galatians 4:16.

• The word "lie" in our text, indicates False practices in religion. Perversion of religious truth.

A LIE STARTED ALL THE SORROW AND GRIEF IN THE GARDEN OF EDEN.

• Read: - Genesis 3:1-5.• Satan is the father of all lies and all liars.

John 8:44,45.• Notice the end for liars. Revelation 21:8,27.

And also notice the company that liars keep.

SOME INSTANCES AND EXAMPLES OF LYING.

• Satan to Eve in the Garden of Eden. Genesis 3:4,5.• Cain in denying knowledge of Abel's

whereabouts. Genesis 4:8,9.• Joseph's brethren in deceiving their father.

Genesis 37:20-35.• The old prophet of Bethel, who misguided the

young prophet from Judah. 1 Kings 13.• Herod to the wise men in professing a desire to

worship Jesus. Matthew 2:8,13,16.

SOME INSTANCES AND EXAMPLES OF LYING.

• The Roman soldiers who said that the disciples stole Jesus' body while they slept. Matthew 28:11-15.

• The disobedient son who said he would work in the vineyard and did not. Matthew 21:28-31.

• Ananias and Sapphira, when they claimed to have given all the price of sold possessions to the Lord. Acts 5:1-11.

• The accusers of Stephen. Acts 6:8-15.

RELIGIOUS PEOPLE IN THIS DAY AND TIME TELL LIES AND TEACH FALSE

DOCTRINE.

• Read: -- 2 Timothy 3:13; 1 John 4:1; Proverbs 19:27; Isaiah 5:20; Jeremiah 5:30,31.

• Yes, the people desire lies rather than the truth. 2 Timothy 4:1-4; Jeremiah 50:6,7.

• Many times they become angry when you tell them the truth. Galatians 4:16.

THE LORD WARNS AGAINST LIARS AND FALSE TEACHERS.

• Read: -- Matthew 5:19; 7:15-23.

The Solution

• TO OVERCOME ANY LIES OR FALSE TEACHERS WE MUST HAVE A LOVE FOR THE TRUTH.

• Read: -- 2 Thessalonians 2:10; • 1 Thessalonians 5:21,22.

CONCLUSION

• Liars and false teachers will always be around, but we do not have to accept them.

• We can accept the truth, obey the truth, and be saved. John 8:32.

• Why not turn your back upon liars and false teachers today and accept the truth?

• You can do this by: HEARING, BELIEVING, REPENTING, CONFESSING, AND BEING BAPTIZED.