When the Egyptians see you, they will say, "This is his wife, let's kill him; then we can have her! So please tell them you are my sister."
Genesis 12:12-13
NLT Bible
Oftentimes, we try to rationalize our reasons for lying. We tell a lie believing it's to protect someone we care about, to avoid hurting their feelings, to get us out of a tight situation, for sheer convenience and a host of other reasons. Abraham did exactly that. There was a famine in Canaan and Abraham and his family were going to Egypt. However, he was afraid that he might be killed because his wife, Sarah was so beautiful and would appeal to the Egyptians. So, he told her to tell everyone that she was his sister.
As predicted, the Egyptians loved Sarah, but Abraham's lie backfired. Pharaoh found out that she was actually Abraham's wife, confronted him and ordered them out of Egypt. We can learn from Abraham's experience and recognize that we are to tell the truth regardless of the repercussions. There may be a cost attached to being truthful, but we have the satisfaction of knowing that we are honouring God when we do.
Thank you Lord for Your wisdom. Help me to always be truthful regardless of the consequences. My desire is to honour you in all I say and do. I love you, Jesus. Amen!
Be Blessed!
Lydia
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