Getting Out of Trouble

How in the world are you going to get out of this mess?

by Paul Faulkner (07/27/2007) | Making Life Work for Your Family

The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy (Proverbs 12:22 TNIV).

I think I know what one teenager meant when he said, "I've learned that it's easier to stay out of trouble than to get out of trouble." It's tough to get out of trouble. And you never know what it's going to require.

Being in trouble just seems to lead to more trouble ... especially when we are trying to get out of lying by lying. Each lie leads to more lies to keep from getting caught, until finally we can't remember what the truth was in the first place. Then the whole mess comes down!

He will give us a way out!

The apostle Paul reminds us that there is no temptation we can have that we can't escape (1 Corinthians 10:13 TNIV). God is faithful! Not only will he not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear, he will also give us a way out. Thank God!

God promised to help us stay out of trouble. Accept his help.

About the Author

Dr. Faulkner was the very first person of note and influence who shared his content with us at HEARTLIGHT.org beginning in 1996.

Paul Faulkner taught on the Abilene Christian University campus full-time for 35 years. He was honored in 1982 as the university’s Teacher of the Year. He has written several books and was a much sought-after speaker and seminar leader along with his Marriage Enrichment partner, Dr. Carl Brecheen. Dr. Faulkner mentored many ministers and church leaders, shared his loving homespun humor and wisdom through many channels, and endeared himself to thousands. Our dear friend and mentor went to be with the Lord in 2022, but his legacy lives on in the lives of those he touched and made better.