I have hidden Thy word in my heart. (Picture by Lisa R)

Genesis 20. “Then Abimelech said to Abraham, ‘What did you have in view, that you have done this thing?’ And Abraham said, ‘Because I thought, surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will kill me on account of my wife. But indeed she  is truly my sister. She is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother; and she became my wife'” (Verses 10-12). Abimelech was innocent, but God still judged him for Abraham’s lie. Here’s another interesting fact: Abraham’s was also the truth. Last fact Abraham saw God move on behalf EVER single time. So why was he afraid of man? Here’s the truth there is no such thing as “ignorance is bliss”, we all inherently know right and wrong. Yes Abraham lied, but Abimelech (who already had a wife) was not blameless. Two, don’t use the truth to lie. Lying ALWAYS makes things worse.  Lastly if God has been faithful every other time, trust His consistency.