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1 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | kalos | 161947 | ||
Makarios: It's a good thing the Hebrew midwives in Egypt made the decision they did. Otherwise, it might have been no Moses, no Exodus, no Torah, no nation of Israel, etc. But of course the survival of Moses, the Exodus, the Torah, and the nation of Israel is not the greater good because there is no such thing. According to some. On the other hand, we're not dealing with what might have been in this example. We're dealing with what actually happened and what actually happend was that the Hebrew midwives technically lied. And we know what the consequences of that were. Would I have lied to protect the lives of my Marine buddies in Vietnam? Yes, I would have. And I hope they would have done the same for me. Next question. Grace to you, Kalos |
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2 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 161959 | ||
Romans 8:28(NIV)And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Just because we would do it and expect others to do it, does not make it right in God’s eyes. How can God condone or reward something that He hates. Isn’t that going against His very nature? It wasn’t the midwives lies or actions that secured the “greater good” making it right. It was almighty God. WOS Question: "Is it ever right to lie?" Answer: It is never right to lie. The ninth commandment prohibits bearing false witness (Exodus 20:16). Proverbs 6:16-18 lists “a lying tongue” and “a false witness that speaketh lies” as two of the seven abominations to the Lord. Love “rejoiceth in the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6). See also Psalm 119:29, 163; 120:2; Proverbs 12:22; 13:5; Ephesians 4:25; and Colossians 3:9. There are many examples of liars in Scripture, from Jacob’s deceit in Genesis 27 to the pretense of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5. Time after time, we see that falsehood leads to misery, loss, and judgment. Sometimes a question arises concerning lies that seem to have positive results. For example, the lie the Hebrew midwives tell Pharaoh seems to result in the Lord’s blessing (Exodus 1:15-21). However, it should be obvious that the Lord is blessing the midwives’ rescue of the children, rather than any falsehood they told. God in His mercy blessed them in spite of the lie, rather than because of it. Another example is Rahab’s lie in Joshua 2:5. God never condones her lie, but He does forgive it. Rahab’s life is spared in response to her faith, which she expresses in verses 9-11. God not only forgives Rahab’s lying, but also her idolatry and harlotry—another example of God’s mercy in action. Copyright 2002-2005 Got Questions Ministries. All Rights Reserved.www.gotquestions.org - Is it ever right to lie? |
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3 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | kalos | 161961 | ||
I'm sure glad you weren't in my platoon in Vietnam. | ||||||
4 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 161965 | ||
Me too. Being an infant, I’m not sure how helpful I would have been. But enduring Desert Storm (not making any comparison) you would have been welcomed in mine. And being that tomorrow is the day for honoring our veterans, thank you. WOS |
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5 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | kalos | 161990 | ||
WOS: Thank you for enduring Desert Storm. You have my respect. Please accept my sincere apology for making the remark I did about you not being in my platoon. I was entirely out of line. At the time I posted that remark, I admit, I was angry. [I'm over it now. :-)] But anger is no excuse for my rudeness. I do value you as a forum member. You've been making many fine posts. I value you even more as a fellow war veteran. I would value your friendship, as well. Grace and peace be multiplied to you, Kalos |
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6 | Is it always a sin to lie? | Ex 20:16 | Wild Olive Shoot | 161996 | ||
Dear Kalos, Brother, an apology surely was not necessary but truly appreciated. I have great respect for what you have done in service to your country as well, and concerning this forum, genuinely believe that you post with great wisdom and from the heart. So we disagreed, not a big deal and I understand the frustration brother when you feel so passionately about something and can’t get it through thick skulls like mine. Opinions can differ; it’s our loyalty that cannot. Semper Fi brother. WOS |
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