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1 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 161995 | ||
Greetings Makarios, You ask: “Was the fact that Moses lived to help deliver Israel from the Egyptians an example of misery, loss and judgment?” No it was not, but do you really believe the reward of a lie resulted in Moses being Israel’s deliverer? God blessed the midwives for not killing innocent babies. Exodus 2:6 states that Pharaoh’s daughter had compassion on him when she saw that the baby wept. Don’t you think it was God touching her heart? God chose Moses and would have raised Him up for His purpose regardless. God doesn’t need anything from us to accomplish His plan. God doesn’t need lies to accomplish His plan. The lie was a sin sure enough and I just don’t believe God rewards sin. Now, I’m not saying that there aren’t times when to lie seems appropriate. I’m just simply stating that all lies are sins and are not condoned in Scripture and are surely not rewarded by God. My little girl was developing a complex concerning her teeth. A few kids in her school had made fun of her because they were crooked. Her mother and I knew they were crooked. But do you think when she asked us how they looked we told her the truth. No, we told her that her teeth were fine and didn’t make her look funny. But they did. So we lied. Do you think God rewarded me for that lie? I don’t know, but it sure took a good bit of money to get them corrected. Anyway, my point is simply this, a lie is a lie and is a sin according to God’s Word, no matter how small or insignificant or innocent or even correct it may seem. It is what it is and cannot be rewarded by God. You ask: “And can you find any mention in all of Genesis of Jacob being 'punished' for his lie?” Did Jacob ever see his mother again, whom he loved so dearly? He feared for his life as his brother now wanted to kill him. Laban sure through him for a loop. His family was torn by dissension. His brother became the founder of an enemy nation. He was exiled from his family for years. And imagine, according to Genesis 25:23, he would have received the birthright anyway. His deceitfulness wasn’t even necessary. Ponder this, how different could this world possibly be had Jacob and his mother waited for God to work things His way instead of taking matters into their own hands? WOS |
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2 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | Makarios | 162049 | ||
Greetings WOS, You stated: "Now, I’m not saying that there aren’t times when to lie seems appropriate." Now, we are getting somewhere. I appreciate the fact that at least you acknowledge that there are times when lying would be appropriate rather than to allow a greater sin to happen. And that is my entire point. I am not saying that there is no punishment for lying because lying is not a sin. What I am saying that there are greater consequences that can be averted if a person chooses to lie in a circumstance rather than jeopardize the lives of other people. You say, "Did Jacob ever see his mother again, whom he loved so dearly?" Where does the Bible even mention that Rebekah died as a consequence of Jacob's deception? Jacob eventually met his brother, and Esau did not kill him at that time. Laban was dishonest, yes, but God did not strike him down. You state, "His family was torn by dissension" and "His brother became the founder of an enemy nation" and "He was exiled from his family for years".. These situations were not a result of Jacob's deception in Genesis 27. And you state, "And imagine, according to Genesis 25:23, he would have received the birthright anyway. His deceitfulness wasn’t even necessary. Ponder this, how different could this world possibly be had Jacob and his mother waited for God to work things His way instead of taking matters into their own hands?" Perhaps so, but that is only speculation since we know what the Bible says how the events happened. WOS, I appreciate your arguments, but I cannot be convinced on this subject. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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3 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | DocTrinsograce | 162054 | ||
Dear Brother Makarios, Brother WOS stated, "I’m not saying that there aren’t times when to lie seems appropriate." I believe he intentionally used the word "seems." Human beings get themselves into stupid situations where they have to choose between "the lesser of two evils." A Christian, walking circumspectly, and in the Spirit, does not have to get into those kind of situations. In Him, Doc "If all theives -- who nevertheless do not wish to be considered such -- were to be hanged from the gallows, the world would soon be desolate, and would be without both executioners and gallows." --Martin Luther |
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4 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | Makarios | 162066 | ||
Greetings Doc, I agree with you when you say that a Christian, walking circumspectly, and in the Spirit, does not have to get into those kind of situations. Even so, sometimes these special circumstances are thrust upon us, and we have to make a decision. But most generally, we are usually not thrust into this type of choice to make. I am in complete agreement with you there. Blessings to you, Makarios |
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5 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | DocTrinsograce | 162073 | ||
Dear Brother Makarios, If God's grace is sufficient to save me from the flames of hell and provide me everything pertaining to godliness (2 Peter 2:3); and if God will not place me in untenable circumstances without hope of a righteous solution (1 Cor 10:13; James 1:13); and if I am walking according to His commands (Ephesians 5); then I will happily trust in His Providence. I am constrained to teach and to live out Godly moral decisions, leaving the consequences in His able hands, to His ultimate glory. I admit, ethics is always an interesting topic. In Him, Doc |
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6 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | Makarios | 162076 | ||
Greetings Doc, I agree, my friend! Ethics has always been interesting and has been a bit challenging at times when you try to see things from the other person's perspective. May the Lord continue to guide you into everything pertaining to godliness! Blessings to you, Makarios |
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