LESSON: Proverbs 14:5—“A faithful witness does not lie.” What problem/tension does this passage leave unsolved? Telling the truth is both wise and commanded, but we often fail. We sin with our speech every day. Good news! How does Jesus solve the problem? Jesus did it! He controlled his speech perfectly. For example, he didn’t get defensive at his trial even when witnesses lied about him, and he answered truthfully even when it meant being sentenced to die. When we’re joined to him, he takes our failure and we get credit for his obedience. Believe it! How does believing this good news change
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