Psalmist says: “I said in my alarm, ‘All mankind are liars.’ (Psalm 116:11) There is a book: All Marketers Are Liars. However, it could be a message or statement in haste or under stress. “Speaking in haste is generally followed by bitter repentance. It is much better to be quiet when our spirit is disturbed and hasty, for it is so much easier to say than to unsay; we may repent of our words, but we cannot so recall them as to undo the mischief they have done.” (C.H. Spurgeon)
Unduly trust: Humans are prone to trust the wrong people and their words. Adam and Eve trusted Satan, and later realized he is a liar and even the Father of Lies. (John 8:44) Prophet Micah warns: Trust not in a friend, neighbour, or even one who lies in your bosom. (Micah 7:5) Blind trust has led people into danger, destruction, and even death.
Lack of truthfulness: Some people are habitual liars, and they cannot be trusted. Even when there is no need to tell a lie or mislead, they will tell a lie. Some even take the name of God in vain to establish that what they speak is true. Jacob took the name of God in vain to establish that he was Esau. When Isaac asked how he got the meat so soon, Jacob said God gave it, thus taking God’s name in vain. He did not say that Rebekah gave him. (Genesis 27: 20)
God’s presence: The Bible warns to be careful in God’s presence, not to behave like fools, making vows, but not fulfilling them. (Ecclesiastes 5:1)
Lack of conviction, confidence, and courage: Some people do not have conviction and confidence in their decisions, opinions, thoughts, and ideas. Hence, they could easily backtrack from their statements.
God is gracious: Peter promised not to deny the Lord, even unto death; however, he denied him three times. (Matthew 26:35) Nevertheless, the good Lord did not reject Peter as a liar, but gave him another opportunity to repent, reconcile, and strengthen the brethren.
Do I make hasty statements?