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1 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | tomsweetstir | 79670 | ||
Remind me never to take you on a covert missionary trip. “I will not lie, decieve ... nor tolerate those that do. You might ... but, for me and may house we will serve the Lord”. In the late 80’s, when the U.S. was becoming involved in Haiti’s politics, gangs roamed the streets, shooting, stabbing, burning people, maiming, raping, etc. Three missionary friends of mine were on their way to their house. Two were Canadian, the other one from the United States. Suddenly, they were surrounded by an angry, bloodthirsty mob. The mob held up huge rocks towards my friends. The leader said, “Death to Americans!” The two Canadians spoke at the same time, “We’re Canadians.” The one from the states kept her mouth shut. The mob left them to hunt down Americans. Had you been one of the three, according to your own confession, you would have said, “I am the only one from the United States.” Right? Did that girl deceive the mob? Yes. Did the other two people deceive the mob? Yes. Did their safety bring honor to God? Or, did their “deception” bring dishonor to His name? They are part of your family – if you belong to the family of God. Had you been there you would have what? Presently I have missionary friends working in Albania, Pakistan, Mainland China, and Korea. Although they work “deceptively”, because the government wouldn’t allow them in to teach AS Christians, people ARE coming to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Please don’t visit them. |
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2 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79675 | ||
You make a good point. Your post provides an excellent example of what I have written in an earlier post: If a soldier lies to the enemy in the line of duty in order to protect the lives of himself or others, is he sinning? What do you all think is more urgent -- dying and taking pride in the fact that you didn't lie OR the survival of your fellow soldiers, civilians, or believers? Why would you feel obligated to tell the enemy everything you know? Also, the idea of sacrificing the lives of innocent women and children so you can boast of your sinlessnesss doesn't make a whole lot of sense. What has more value -- your pride in your rigid obedience to the letter of the law or the lives of innocent people? But it may be that common sense is not all that common. |
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3 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | tomsweetstir | 79849 | ||
Mr. Radioman2, thank you for your comments on my post. Sir, can I detect that YOU are a “war” vet? Perhaps one in communications, thus your “name” … :) If so, I wish to double my thanks, on behalf of our country, and my family. THANK YOU, SIR !!! |
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4 | ever neccessary/permissable to deceit? | Luke 24:31 | Radioman2 | 79853 | ||
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, I am a war veteran and was a radio operator. | ||||||