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Romans 3:7<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner?<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n We are sinners and God will judge sinners.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span>\u201cIncreased<\/span>\u201d is from the Greek word perisseu\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which is based on the preposition peri<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201caround, through, or over.\u201d Perisseu\u014d<\/span><\/em>, means \u201cto be in excess,\u201d \u201cto be overly abundant,\u201d or \u201cto have more than enough.\u201d<\/p>\n The word \u201clie<\/span>\u201d is translated from the Greek word pseusma<\/span><\/em>, which is based on the verb pseudomai<\/span><\/em>, meaning \u201cto speak an untruth\u201d or \u201cto attempt to deceive by falsehood.\u201d Therefore, pseusma<\/span><\/em> refers to \u201ca lie\u201d or \u201ca falsehood.\u201d<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Paul now states another rhetorical question that could be asked by those who argue against his line of reasoning. <\/span>The argument could be stated like this: \u201cHey, Paul, if God is shown to be true by judging my sin and He receives glory for it, then my sin really isn\u2019t bad, is it? <\/span>If it glorifies God, it must be OK!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The fallacy of that argument is that the act of sin does not glorify God any more than someone committing murder glorifies the court system. <\/span>It is the fact that God judges the act of sin just as He said He would (God is shown to be true to His word) that glorifies Him. <\/span>In the same manner, punishing a murderer glorifies the court system because the court has fulfilled its stated purpose and responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n Some might claim that in the current verse Paul is confessing to be a liar, but that is not the case. You will recall back in verse five he said:<\/p>\n God is true but every man a liar. <\/span><\/p>\n That is to say, there is no one who tells the truth all the time, except God. Therefore, every man is a liar. And, if every man is a liar, then that includes Paul.<\/p>\n In effect, what Paul was saying back in verse 4 is, \u201cGod is true! <\/span>And every man is a liar. <\/span>Therefore man cannot nullify the faithfulness of God.\u201d <\/span>It is the fact that God is true, i.e. He always does just what He said He would do that brings glory to Him, not our sinfulness.<\/p>\n Also, God\u2019s truth is what separates Christians from the rest of mankind. In John\u2019s gospel he related the prayer that Jesus prayed for his disciples after the Last Supper. In that prayer Jesus said:<\/p>\n Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.<\/span> We have been set apart \u2026 from sin to God (that\u2019s what \u201csanctify\u201d means). Believing the gospel message is what sets up apart because that message is truth.<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Once again, we are brought face to face with how holy our God is and how sinful we are. And, it is absolutely amazing that a Holy God who judges sin manages to find a way for sinners like us to avoid His judgment. He sent His Son to sacrifice His perfect life so that my sins and yours could be forgiven. How great is His love and how marvelous is His grace!<\/span><\/p>\n I am as grateful as I am unworthy! And that\u2019s the truth!<\/span><\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. 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