Radical Truthfulness
Unfortunately, through modern technology the catastrophic sin of lying has manifested itself on a national and global stage for all the world to see. Lying is also pervasive in smaller settings like the workplace, and even at home. In fact, lying has been a problem since Genesis 4 when Cain lied to God. The truth is there isn’t a single person that can escape the temptation to lie. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus demands that we as Christians pursue radical truthfulness. And according to Jesus, if you’re one of His followers, you are characterized by truthful speech. Join Tom Pennington as he urges all Christians from Scripture to be characterized by Radical Truthfulness.
Part 1
The truth is there isn’t a single person in this world that can escape the temptation to lie. In Jesus' most famous sermon, He demands that every Christian pursue radical truthfulness in speech. According to Jesus, if you’re one of His true followers, your life will be characterized by truthful speech.
Part 1
The truth is there isn’t a single person in this world that can escape the temptation to lie. In Jesus' most famous sermon, He demands that every Christian pursue radical truthfulness in speech. According to Jesus, if you’re one of His true followers, your life will be characterized by truthful speech.
Part 3
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus calls His disciples to a higher standard of living, one that pursues a greater righteousness than the Pharisees’ hypocritical righteousness. Christ teaches you that if you’re His disciple, you must be characterized by speaking truthfully, including making oaths and vows.
Part 4
Although Jesus commands His disciples to be committed to radical truthfulness, this does not mean that Christians should do this in an unbiblical manner. Scripture contains several warnings signs that believers should be aware of in order to avoid committing other sins while speaking truthfully.