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Why Do People Believe Lies?

One of the biggest problems in the world today is that people believe lies, even outrageous lies. Who would have believed that American universities would be teaching that a man can get pregnant, or that an unborn child at full term isn’t a human being?

Who would have believed that, all over the world, people would be protesting against the Jews in support of the evil terrorist organization Hamas? Who would have believed that an irrational hatred for Israel and the Jews would be unleashed that hasn’t been seen since the Holocaust?

These lies come straight from Satan. He is behind the dangerous lies that much of the world has bought into.

Unfortunately, many people believe these lies (also known as propaganda). It’s shocking how easily a culture’s thinking can be reformed and controlled.

Remember, Satan is the Father of lies. Speaking to the Pharisees, Jesus said,

“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” John 8:44 NIV (emphasis mine)

I’ve read many historical novels that take place during WW2. You may have read the famous book, The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. (If you haven’t read it, please do!)

How could 6 million Jews have been carried off to concentration camps and no one stopped it? Why didn’t the people do something? Some, like Corrie ten Boom and her family, did take action by hiding Jews in their home. They were arrested and put in the infamous concentration camp Ravensbrücke. And there were others, like Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who gave their lives to stand against evil. But the vast majority did nothing. Did they believe Hitler’s lies?

As we think about our question, consider these words of Adolf Hitler:

Throughout the world today, there is enormous support for the terrorist organization Hamas and an irrational hatred for Jews. Only demonic influence can explain it.

“Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13:6-8a  

“So stop telling lies. Let us tell our neighbors the truth…” Ephesians 4:25 NLT

No wonder the Bible has so much to say about love and truth! How important they are!

In His Love, Cindy

To learn more about Jesus, read Who Is Jesus? A message for the Skeptic

 

16 thoughts on “Why Do People Believe Lies?”

  1. Tell it, Cindy! I pray all Christians and Jews recognize these lies for what they are, then shout the Truth. Silence condones, allowing evil to perpetuate. “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” — Edmund Burke

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  2. Thank you, Cindy, for this very sobering message worthy of prayer. Their are many liars, all servants of the Liar In Chief, telling many lies to all who will listen. The thing about lies is how often they look true and palatable…the apple in the garden looked and probably smelt tasty! May we season all laid before us with the salt of God’s Word. God bless you today my dear friend and sister 🙏

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  3. Social media and MSM are voices for the demons. Many people don’t believe we landed on the moon in 1969. Never mind that US astronauts did it five more times after that! In my opinion, these are lies to destroy patriotism, then redivert support to Hamas, Iran, etc.

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    1. I agree that many lies are told in an effort to destroy America. In the end, it is all in God’s hands. I know I must speak truth, but I also know I can’t fix the world. God bless you today, Nancy! 🙏

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