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It Is A Lie
(Elizabeth Stephens)
Truth's Cry...
It is a lie...It is a lie...
It is a lie...
It is a lie from the enemy that creates unbelief in me and keeps me from my destiny in Jesus Christ.
It is a lie...
It is a lie from the enemy
If it is to the contrary of the truth revealed to me
In God's Word.
It is a lie...
It is a lie from the enemy
If it is perceived to be
bigger and more powerful
than my God.
CHORUS
I'll walk in the truth...
then I'll Be Free.
It's the only remedy.
His Word exposes all the lies in me.
So I can Be Free.
It is a lie...
It is a lie from the enemy
If pretense and deception keep
many cares and doubts and fears
deep within.
It is a lie...
It is a lie from the enemy
If you believe it's liberty
to have your own way
instead of ... to obey.
It is a lie.
It is a lie from the enemy
To think I'm more righteous than, and more perfect than the person
next to me.
CHORUS
I'll walk in the truth...
then I'll Be Free.
It's the only remedy.
His Word exposes all the lies in me.
So I can Be Free.
It is a lie...
It is a lie from the enemy
When I think that my love for God
Is greater and more genuine than
His love for me.
It is a lie..
It is a lie of the enemy
Believing God's unfair to me...
Trusting not his sovereignty
and that He's good.
REPEAT CHORUS
Ending:
I can be free
It is no lie
I can be free...
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MUSIC TEACHER LESSON #2
(Proverbs 4:23 Complete Jewish Bible
“Above all else, guard your heart;
For it is the source of life’s consequences.”
Part of protecting and guarding your heart it to be alert to how it is being “led astray with lies or deceptions”. That is what this lesson is about.
What are you “receiving” that turns your heart toward UNBELIEF instead of BELIEF? Or that directs your faith toward the wisdom of man versus the power of God? It is a Lie. Romans 14:23b says “whatsoever is not of faith is sin.” and I Corinthians 2:5 says “your faith should not stand in the wisdom of man, but in the power of God.” Romans 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. 1 Tim. 1:19 Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck.
If you are in confusion, you’ve probably received a “lie”. Go to the Word. If you have “a check” in your spirit, it is The Holy Spirit telling you to go to the Word and verify what you are “receiving”. Romans 3:4a “Yea, let God be true, but every man a liar.” As you watch TV, hear music, or are told things through the internet, at work, in college, etc.. .question it...measure it against the Word of God. Psalm 33:4 “For the word of the LORD is right; and all his works are done in truth.” If it doesn’t match up; reject it. The more lies you allow in, the further from the truth you will live.
Overwhelmed by circumstances? In need of physical healing? Financial hardship? Marital problems? Guilt from past sins? Depression? It is a LIE, if you believe that it is TOO BIG for God to handle if put into his hands. Nothing is greater than God. Luke 1:37 For with God nothing shall be impossible. Romans 8:31b If God be for us, who can be against us?
John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
Pretense: Living a lie in front of others
Deception: Not knowing you’re living it
If you’re pretending to be someone you’re not, this is the result of cares, doubts, and fears deep within. The way to be free is to allow God to show you any areas in your life that fall under this LIE. Those that act and sound religious but do not have a personal relationship with Christ fall under this area of LIE.
We can see quickly from these verses that there is no “freedom” involved in disobedience:
1 Samuel 12:15 But if ye will not obey the voice of the LORD, but rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall the hand of the LORD be against you, as it was against your fathers. 1 John 2:4 He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Never compare yourself to another person, or even measure by yourself.
Each of us is a “unique” creation of God...His workmanship.
2 Cor. 10:12b …but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.
Our righteousness is only in the Lord Jesus. Isaiah 53:6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Self-righteousness is a cancer within the body. If not recognized within ourselves we will miss out on “receiving from others” that which Christ has to give us through them. There is only one perfect, and that is Christ Jesus. Read also Luke 18:9-14…. This is a this LIE exposed.
There may be times when God is silent, and we fall under this lie: That we love Him more than He loves us. Yet God gave us his only Son. And it is also clear that Christ’s laying down his life was enough “proof” of his love; and we love because of His love given us first.
1 John 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us. John 15:12-13 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
Psalm 27:13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
Psalm 31:19 Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!
Psalm 33:5 He loves righteousness and judgment: the earth is full of the goodness of the Lord.
Money changers and bank tellers say that the best way to identify a counterfeit bill is to fully know the REAL THING.
The same is true in identifying the “counterfeit” spiritually...the difference between what we are offered in Christ and what we are “offered” through lies of this world, Satan, or our carnal nature.
As I was writing this devotional, I saw that a chart was coming together based on the revelation in this song given by the Holy Spirit.
It’s a summary I’m including, so you may put it into your memory banks to draw on when needed to compare the Real to the
Counterfeit. I’m sure this is a “review” for most of you, but it is time to “establish our very foundations” to make them firmer than ever in the Real Thing. It’s also not by any means complete. It’s just what I’m being given to share today.
Suggested Assignment: Write out each lie on a piece of paper. Then next to it write down anything the Holy Spirit reveals to you as far as “personal” application. He is ready to give “clarity” to each of us. Take your
time...and meditate on what He reveals to you.
THE REAL
Creates Belief (faith) in me
Obtains wisdom from the Word of God, a rebirth in Christ, and teaching of the Holy Spirit within.
Nothing is Impossible with God. God holds all
authority in heaven and earth...now and forever...and this authority is in His Son...and they abide In Us.
Pure—Transparent Living
Without Shadow of Turning. Words and actions are in agreement with heart. Mind agrees. Peace is possible.
To obey is better than sacrifice.
To obey we must do God’s Will, in God’s Way, in dependency upon the Holy Spirit within.
Christ is our righteousness; He
Our focus. God-conscious rather than self-conscious. Apart from God we are nothing.
Believes that God is good and that he loves with an unfailing and everlasting love. He is just and right in all his ways. He is not a respecter of persons
THE COUNTERFEIT
Creates Unbelief in me
Gives attention to the world’s knowledge, traditions, and the wisdom of men. Allows man’s “opinions” to influence values and virtues.
Believes “Even God can’t handle this mess”, or heal, or deliver, or restore. Believes God is limited…“in a box”. Has more acknowledgment of Satan’s power than Gods.
Living a lie; and not knowing it. Fears, doubts, and cares are within. Words and actions are dictated by others or performance...not in accordance to real self within.
Believes there are no “consequences” when continuing in disobedience. And is deceived to believe we can do God’s Will OUR way.
Self-righteousness and self-consciousness consume us...reigning, as it were, over our own lives. Believes in God but believes not God.
Continually receives lies regarding the goodness of God or his depth of love for you. Believes He’s unfair and unjust. Doesn’t believe He is reigns or is sovereign.