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1 | How does the Bible explain Rahab's lie? | James 4:17 | Fprofeta | 89155 | ||
On chapter 2, what is a good biblical explanation for Rahab's lie to the kings soldiers? Meaning, does anywhere in the Bible deal with the fact that lies are O.K. if it is for a good cause? | ||||||
2 | How does the Bible explain Rahab's lie? | James 4:17 | Ray | 89156 | ||
Hi Fprofeta, I would think that the book of James would be a good book for comparison with chapter 2 of Joshua. The "works" of James 2:25 which justified Rahab went beyond telling a lie. The bottom line was that she was not going to tell what business the men were about when they were searching out the land. She was going to be a friend of God. When comparing it with James we might look at James 4:4. If she told the truth then it would be like becoming an enemy of God. But she desired the spirit which He made to dwell in her. She was submitting herself to God. See James 4:5. 1) I think it interesting to take note of the alternate renderings in the NASB Study Bible. Verse 11: Rahab said that "our hearts melted and no courage remained [Or no spirit arose] in any man any longer because of you;" Verse 12: "...and give me a pledge of truth." [Or, faithfulness] Verse 14: "...and it shall come about when the Lord gives us the land that we will deal kindly and faithfully [Or, truly] with you." So the goal for both the men in need of protection and for Rahab was truth and being faithful in their dealings. Since Rahab had to lie in order to show friendship with God rather than with the world; we can look at James 4:4-17. James 4:17, "Therefore, to one who knows the right [Or, good] thing to do, and does not do it, to him it is sin." From the heart, Ray |
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