Proverbs - Wisdom for Living: Truth and Lies

(1) Truth’s enemy is pride; therefore, the best path to living truthfully is walking humbly (Pro. 30:7-9).

•Humility is alert to self-confidence (3:9).

•Humility is averse to self-pity (3:9).

•Humility is aware of self-deception (14:8

 

(2) Truth’s counterweight is mercy; therefore, how we speak what is true matters (Pro. 3:3-4).

•Grace and truth is how we best glorify God (3:4).

•Grace and truth is how we best help others (Eph. 5:15).

•Grace and truth is how we are most like Jesus (Jn. 1:14).