THE IDOLATRY OF LIES

It’s not that we don’t want truth

Because deep down we really do,

But when the idolatry of lies veils our heart

We won’t see what’s right and true.

Because the truth always hurts

Since it’s laden with much light,

As it wipes away our cobwebs

And makes things pure and right.

How can we truly see God’s ways

When we’ve been indoctrinated indeed,

To believe that we came from apes

And this life is all we’ll see?

Because deception is Satan’s trademark

As he appears as an angel of light,

To tantalise our fleshly ways

But laden with many lies.

The idolatry of all lies

Is a fixture of our fallen nature,

When we believe what we hear and see

Without questioning its stature.

But lies simply cannot stand

And when they are exposed,

The scales from our eyes will fall

Revealing enemies and foes.

The idolatry of all lies

Will grasp our heart and soul,

When we won’t discern or pray for truth

Where deception is a stronghold.

When our mind is stripped from lies

More clarity we will see,

As we understand the spiritual battle

That wants to claim our soul indeed.

But when the chains of darkness

Are released as we repent,

The glorious truth will set us free

Where God’s blessings will be sent.

“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

“Therefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry.” 1 Corinthians 10:14

“Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries…that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Galatians 5:20-21

“And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light.” 2 Corinthians 11:14

“Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deeds…”. Colossians 3:9

“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12

“In hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began…”. Titus 1:2

“But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, or causes an abomination or a lie, but only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life.” Revelation 21:27

“Repent, and let every one of you be baptised in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38