Shenanigan

Shenanigan. That speaks of behavior that can be deceitful.

A fabricated excuse. A half truth. A manipulative maneuver designed to control others.

Consider Adam’s conduct in the Garden of Eden — Saul’s excuse for not destroying the cattle of the Amalekites — and Judas’ attachment to the money bag.

Shenanigans.

Jesus said: “But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ For whatever is more than these is from the evil one.”

So…make integrity a high priority. Resist every temptation to shade the truth. Let forthrightness be the hallmark of your life.

The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of Truth. Let Him be a sentinel over your thoughts and speech.