Ephesians 4:24 – “24 and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.”
In the verse above Apostle Paul is specific about the higher standard of Christian conduct. Due to our new nature, we are beckoned to a corresponding lifestyle. We are to put off lying and speak the truth in love in the next verse (v. 25). It is a habitual action that is to characterize the Christian life. This is the same word the apostle John uses for the antichrist in (1 John 2:20-23).
When a person puts his faith in Jesus Christ he is rejecting the lie, and embracing the Truth. What a profound significance this is for the person in Christ. “Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth each one of you with his neighbor, for we are members of one another” (v. 25). Let it be a habitual action to tell the truth. Let it characterize your lifestyle.
Make a commitment to yourself and God to speak the whole truth without mixture of error in your family, business and life relationships. How much easier life is when you live an honest, open, transparent life style. Cultivate truthfulness in your life every day. Don’t be careless with your words.
It’s a brand new day! Keep enjoying Kharis!
Pastor Josh Laryea