"10 Ways a Lie Grows"

"10 Ways a Lie Grows" -- daviddrury.com

A friend posted this article on Facebook. It has to do with Lance Armstrong and his recent confession to the accusations of taking performance-enhancing drugs (which everyone has seen and heard about through every form of media).

This article was refreshing though because it hit on a point that wasn't just relevant to Armstrong--it hits a tender spot everyone can identify with at some point or another in their lives.

Deception is a part of our human nature. We want to shelter our pride and avoid exposing ourselves to vulnerability. We think that the deceiving of others puts us in the driver's seat, calling the shots and getting ahead--and in the short term, that's often what happens.

But lying and cheating are never events that leave us unscathed--even if externally it goes unnoticed, inside the darkness grows and soon becomes all-consuming.  It slowly devours the "life" out of life.

Deception--the prior device of choice for freedom from a situation, has now become the sole thing to hold us captive in a deeper way than we could have ever imagined.  And more lies and stories won't free us (we've all tried)---it's only the truth, and taking responsibility, and allowing oneself to become vulnerable to those we've deceived---only that will allow us to be freed of its chains.

I still not even sure how I feel about the whole "Lance Armstrong" situation.  I do know though, that his choices to get ahead and take the easy way came back to bite him in the butt--like they always do--and that's going to drastically effect his life from now forward, especially being in such a high-profile position.  However, part of me is happy for him. At least glad that he shared the truth; I also imagine that he feels some sort of relief and freedom.

The truth, as painful as it may be, has a way of doing that.

Whatever the outcome may be for him though, overall this is an excellent reminder as we go through our daily walk, especially as a follower of Christ.  God called us to a higher standard of living. One filled, not with the lies and temptations of the world, but with truth and freedom in Him and His promises.

♥ C