I Quit
“Lying, Mostly to Myself”
Genesis 27:1-27, 32:22-32
	
Lent
	A 40-day season of reflection, fasting, and confession leading up to Easter

I Quit
	Being defined by the wrong things
	Lying, mostly to myself 

Lying in the Bible
	Serpent (Devil): “father of lies” – John 8:44
	Cain: where his brother was
	Abraham: that his wife was his sister:  Egyptians 
	Gehazi: lied to Elisha because of greed (Naaman’s healing) – 2 Kings 5
	Rachel: stealing “gods” - lied using her period as an excuse 
	Rahab: hiding spies – lied 3x – Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25
	Samson: lied about his strength 3x
	Micaiah: lied that God said something 
	Judas: lied with a kiss
	Peter: lied that he knew Jesus 
	Ananias & Saphira: lied about the amount from a property sell 

Genesis 27:1-27

Lying 
	God is incapable of lying – Titus 1:2; Hebrews 6:18
	Lying is always wrong – Colossians 3:9; Proverbs 12:22; Proverbs 6:16-19;
	Proverbs 14:34; Ephesians 2:4; 1 John 3:4; Revelation 2:10
	Lying is dangerous and destructive 
	
Since God cannot lie, we exclude Him from our lives whenever we lie because we fail to live in truth.

Who do we lie to?
	To ourselves because we don't want to admit weakness or brokenness 
	To others because our self-esteem and their approval are on the line
	To God thinking that we need to tell Him what He wants to hear

Why do we lie?
	To protect ourselves 
	To keep from hurting feelings 
	To get out of trouble 
	To look better in a situation 

If identity is something that we have to create, then we will never measure up.

The lie behind every lie!
	I can’t really trust God with my identity and future!

God is for you!
	He wants us to be marked by truth 	
	“I am the way, the truth and the life” – John 14:6

He will protect the truth 	
	“…the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32
	Story: Ananias and Sapphira – Acts 5:1-11

He wants our identity to be found in Him.

Genesis 32:22-32

Pathway from lying to truth
	Forgiveness through confession
	Rescue from a lie or a lie you are living
	Blessing by the encouragement of truth

I Quit … lying, mostly to myself!