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NASB | Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Proverbs 1:1 The proverbs (truths obscurely expressed, maxims) of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: |
Bible Question: My 14 year old daughter is lying and I'd like to find a good passage in the Bible to read to her. I've found some, but they aren't directed to her age and she will find it hard to understand. I've even tried the New Life Bible and its too complex. Can you help me? |
Bible Answer: The Proverbs speak a good bit concerning God's attitude toward lying. However I wonder what you a looking for? Once you teach the definition of lying, the motivation of lying, (look closely at what she is lying about for clues) and the consequences of lying you have covered it. After that there is choice and consequences. You said, "I have found some, but they are not directed to her age" Proverbs 6:16-18 says There are six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, and a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil. At 14 she can understand God hates a lying tongue. The consequences (beyond your discipline) is that noone will take her seriously, noone will consider her words relevant, and her words should be an expression of who she is. You might ask the Holy Spirit to show you why she chooses to lie so you can address the heart of the matter. |