Why people lie – Infographic

Posted on February 13, 2013 Written by Mark McIntyre 2 Comments

In response to an earlier post, an infographic entitled “Why People Lie” was brought to my attention. The infographic is shared with some commentary.

What if we lived out what we say we believe?

A woman beginning her ninth decade laughs when she is told that she will bear a son. Her husband is ten years her senior which adds to the seeming impossibility. In response to her laughter, God asks Abraham a question, “is anything too hard for the LORD?” (Genesis 18:14)

That same question remains for us.

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Why people lie – Infographic

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