Treasures by a Lying Tongue

Proverbs 21: 6

“The acquisition of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor, the pursuit of death.”

It is tax season, and most Americans are hoping to get their biggest refund ever; but at what cost? Many people will not rob a bank, but they will lie on their taxes so they can get a bigger refund. That is called stealing, and lying. Liars, thieves and those who are covetous will not inherit the kingdom of God. Their future ends in eternal death.

What will a man give in exchange for his soul? A few hundred dollars? A boot- legged movie instead of paying $20? Humans will work every angle to benefit themselves, but at what cost? At the cost of their eternal soul. The money will soon fly away, the refund will be spent, the movie will grow old, but you will stand before God and be judged in righteousness. If you are found guilty, you will end up in hell, and that is horrific. Rather, let us all seek the Lord in truth. Abandon lying, cheating, scamming and stealing, and set your eyes on Christ, the One who died for you and rose again.