“And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” – John 8:32
Bible Verses About Believing Lies
Genesis 3:1 – The serpent deceived Eve by twisting God’s words.
“Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the Lord God had made. He said to the woman, ‘Did God actually say, ‘You shall not eat of any tree in the garden?’” – Genesis 3:1
Proverbs 12:22 – Falsehood is an abomination to God.
“Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who act faithfully are his delight.” – Proverbs 12:22
Isaiah 5:20 – Calling evil good leads to misguided beliefs.
“Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!” – Isaiah 5:20
John 10:10 – The thief comes to deceive and destroy.
“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.” – John 10:10
2 Thessalonians 2:9-10 – The coming of the lawless one is accompanied by lies.
“The coming of the lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power and false signs and wonders, and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing, because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” – 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10
Psalm 101:7 – God detests those who act deceitfully.
“No one who practices deceit shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies shall continue before my eyes.” – Psalm 101:7
Jeremiah 17:9 – The heart is deceitful.
“The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” – Jeremiah 17:9
Matthew 24:24 – False prophets will mislead many.
“For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.” – Matthew 24:24
1 John 2:21 – The truth is not in those who deny Christ.
“I write to you, not because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and because no lie is of the truth.” – 1 John 2:21
Romans 1:25 – People exchanged the truth for a lie.
“Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator, who is blessed forever! Amen.” – Romans 1:25
Colossians 2:4 – Beware of persuasive arguments that can deceive.
“I say this in order that no one may delude you with plausible arguments.” – Colossians 2:4
2 Peter 2:1 – False teachers secretly bring in destructive heresies.
“But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them.” – 2 Peter 2:1
Proverbs 14:5 – A faithful witness does not lie.
“A faithful witness does not lie, but a false witness breathes out lies.” – Proverbs 14:5
Galatians 6:7 – What we sow will come back to us.
“Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.” – Galatians 6:7
1 Timothy 4:1 – Some will depart from the faith, following deceiving spirits.
“Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons.” – 1 Timothy 4:1
Ephesians 4:14 – We must grow to avoid being tossed around by deceit.
“So that we may no longer be children, tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by human cunning, by craftiness in deceitful schemes.” – Ephesians 4:14
1 John 4:1 – Test the spirits to see if they are from God.
“Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.” – 1 John 4:1
James 1:16 – Do not be deceived, every good gift is from God.
“Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers.” – James 1:16
Zechariah 8:19 – God desires truth and righteousness.
“Thus says the Lord of hosts: The fast of the fourth month and the fast of the fifth and the fast of the seventh and the fast of the tenth shall be to the house of Judah seasons of joy and gladness and cheerful feasts.” – Zechariah 8:19
Matthew 7:15 – Beware of false prophets.
“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.” – Matthew 7:15
Hebrews 3:13 – Encourage one another daily to avoid sin’s deceitfulness.
“But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin.” – Hebrews 3:13
Proverbs 19:5 – A false witness will not go unpunished.
“A false witness will not go unpunished, and he who breathes out lies will not escape.” – Proverbs 19:5
Romans 12:2 – Be transformed by the renewal of your mind.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” – Romans 12:2
Proverbs 30:6 – Do not add to the words of God.
“Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.” – Proverbs 30:6
Isaiah 28:15 – We make lies our refuge.
“Because you have said, ‘We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol we have an agreement; when the overwhelming whip passes through it will not come to us, for we have made lies our refuge, and in falsehood we have taken shelter’.” – Isaiah 28:15
Romans 1:25 – Exchanging the truth of God for a lie.
“Because they exchanged the truth about God for a lie and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator who is blessed forever! Amen.” – Romans 1:25
John 8:44 – Satan is the father of lies.
“You are of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks out of his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” – John 8:44
1 Timothy 1:19 – Holding onto faith while avoiding shipwrecking lies.
“Holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith.” – 1 Timothy 1:19
Psalm 44:21 – God knows the secrets of the heart.
“Would not God discover this? For he knows the secrets of the heart.” – Psalm 44:21
Job 15:31 – Do not trust in emptiness, for it will deceive.
“Let not him who is deceived trust in emptiness; for emptiness will be his reward.” – Job 15:31
Final Thoughts
Taking in lies can lead us astray from God’s truth and path. We can see from the scriptures how God disapproves of falsehood and deceit. Instead, we’re urged to seek the truth and align our beliefs according to His word. It’s essential for us to have discernment and encourage one another through faith to recognize and avoid misleading messages.
We all have moments where we might struggle with what we know to be true. Staying grounded in faith helps us to identify lies when they creep in. Surrounding ourselves with the right community, staying in prayer, and continually reading the Bible equips us to navigate through doubt and misinformation.
If you’re intrigued by more enlightening topics, check out some Bible verses about temptation or explore prayers for cleansing. Understanding these subjects deepens our walk of faith.