This was a dangerous practice for anyone, let alone someone trusted as a teacher of truth. Jesus did not take lightly the question of veracity. Contrasting Himself with Satan—“the father of lies”—Jesus described Himself as truth incarnate, and told His disciples that “the truth will set you free.” This should be a terrifying thought for any professing Christian: Spreading lies is not only antithetical to the example of Christ; it is doing the devil’s work.
