Q & A : “The Father Of Lies”
Q: Why did Jesus call the devil “the father of lies”?
A: There are a few possible answers.
Q: Such as?
A: Some assume He meant satan is the most skilled liar.
But perhaps Jesus meant he was the first to lie.
Q: And in that sense he ‘fathered’ lying?
A: Now he has a myriad of creepy liars under him.
Q: Am I protected?
A: Yes, to the degree you walk with Christ.
Q: What are you saying?
A: The closer we are to our Good Shepherd, the
better protected we are?
Q: Makes sense. How damaging are the devil’s lies?
A: Extremely. As truth makes free, untruth enslaves.
Q: Are there many misconceptions in Christ’s church?
A: Lots and lots and lots and lots.
Q: Like really?
A: Every denomination, every church, every christian
carries a mixed baggage of truth and error.
Q: So in me is both truth and untruth?
A: In you, in me, in him, in her.
Q: But those closest to Jesus have more truth?
A: And less untruth.
Q: How do I free myself from misconceptions?
A: Jesus promises, “Ask, and you will receive.”
Q: Are we talking a process?
A: Yes, a lifetime process.