There was a long-running American television panel show titled To Tell the Truth, which first aired in 1956. Three contestants would field questions from a panel of four celebrities, who would ask the contestants about their occupation or experiences. One contestant would answer truthfully, and the other two contestants would lie through their teeth repeatedly. As a viewer, it was often very hard to tell who was telling the truth, and the panel often made the wrong choice. Just as the panel did, voters can often choose poorly.
Now, we are approaching the home stretch of another United States presidential election. As is the traditional dilemma with electing any public officials at all levels of government, the trick is for the voters to recognize and decide which candidates are telling the truth or lying. That is because the lies from the mouths of politicians are getting harder to discern.
To tell the truth—it is getting harder to determine which candidates are telling the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. However, one American political party has seemed to master the art of ‘lies and deception.’ If this is not clear to you, then perhaps you have not been paying close attention or simply believe what the mainstream media has to say.
It is not hard to decide who is lying if you are an informed and diligent voter. Forget casting your vote for a U.S. president based strictly on political rhetoric and disparaging comments by a politician, but study the facts and research the candidates’ proven track record of real achievements that have benefited much of the United States citizenry.
The apostle Paul wrote in his second letter to the Corinthians a defense of his apostleship in the face of opposition and attacks from false apostles (2 Corinthians 11:13-15). He was involved in a ‘battle for truth.’ Paul made it clear his battle for the truth was waged in thoughts, arguments, and ideas in the battlefield of the mind (2 Corinthians 10:3-6).
Satan’s chief weapons are lies and deception, and he seems to have nearly perfected his craft in America today. Satan’s lies began in the Garden of Eden, and they persist right up to the present day around our world. Satan knows that if he can imbed his lies in the minds of humans, beginning with children in the public school system, then those children will grow up into voters who are easily deceived and gullible to believe Satan’s evil lies.
Donald Trump faces a situation comparable to that of the apostle Paul. In today’s American societal climate, Trump must constantly defend himself against false lies and attacks. It amazes me how today’s career politicians, national mass media news personalities, and network talk show hosts have become such polished and professional liars who can spew lies straight-faced without blushing, blinking an eye, or stammering. True Satan scholars!
The radical left politicians and the left-leaning fake news mass media, along with most professional entertainment people, think they can sway the opinion of common, ordinary Americans simply because they have a talent for singing, acting, or sports and are fortunate enough to have a soap box somewhere in the social or news media outlets to spread the lies and deception of Satan and his minions. I guess those people think most of us American commoners do not have the brain power to decide who to vote for but can easily be herded like sheep in one direction or the other by what they have to say about it.
Trump has a four-year record of success as President of the United States. Harris offers nothing but smiles, giggles, and flip-flopping hot air to run on. She is relying on lies and deception to get elected, favorite tactics of Satan, rather than spelling out any concrete plans on how she will improve the status of a majority of common, patriotic, hardworking Americans struggling to afford food and clothing for their families, fuel for their vehicles, and paying basic monthly bills.
Trump is far from perfect by a long shot, but we should elect our leaders based on their proven ability to make good things happen for our country and the world as a president of the United States rather than empty promises easily withdrawn after the election is over.
In the Biblical book of Ephesians, Paul says it is important for us to put on the full armor of God to stand against the arrows and attacks of Satan. This includes putting on the belt of truth (Ephesians 6:13-14). The Bible has a lot to say about ‘truth’ and how to discern it based on biblical scripture, including what Jesus Christ has to say about rebuffing lies.
Open a Bible and study all it has to say about discerning the truth. What is truth? Jesus said, “I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6).
Jesus Christ is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth!
After much prayer and consideration—be sure to vote this November—and vote wisely.