If there is ONE issue that seems to be troubling our nation in this hour, it is the loss of the truth from public discourse. There is not a single day that goes by that we are not deluged with bold lies from political candidates, the media, our universities, foreign governments and a host of other sources. Once these lies get into the thinking of the public it is almost impossible to find the real truth. This clearly applies to this coming national election in November, but it extends to every aspect of life and every decision we will ever make. No one can make a good decision when the information used for that decision is based on lies. As an example, if you think Washington D.C. is north of New York City, you will never find it. If you go north looking for it you will end up at the North Pole and die of hypothermia. One lie wrongly believed and acted upon can have a disasterous effect on our lives.
The most important thing for any Christian to know in this hour is that all lies started with Satan. The Lord Jesus addressed this issue in John 8:44 and shared these words with those in leadership that were trying to kill Him.
You belong to your father the devil and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no Truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.
In the above passage, Jesus tells us that Satan is source and father of lies. Our Lord is telling us that whenever you find a pattern of consistent lying, devoid of any attempt to find and hold on to the truth, you are dealing with a satanic spirit. This fact is truly one of the great tests for anyone trying to discern and evaluate our world today. And when these lies are especially used for the purpose of deceiving others to gain political or personal power and control over them, it is always a reflection of Satan himself and his desire to deceive, gain power and be like God.