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1 | Is telling a lie(all kinds) sin? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 11026 | ||
Dear men2ring, This truly is a good question and Steve gave you an excellent answer! I am only able to add two Scriptures to his response.. 1.. Lying is viewed as a sin (Psalm 59:12) 2.. God never lies (Numbers 23:19) 3.. Condemned by one's own words (Job 15:6) On the other hand, "lifesaving" is viewed as being 'higher on the ethical scale' then truthtelling in Ex. 1:15-19, 1 Sam. 20:5-7, Joshua 2:2-6. How do I explain this? We must follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. If it is clear that you are lying in a situation in which you shouldn't lie (which is almost every time), then you have sinned. If you are lying in a situation in which there are extenuating circumstances that justify the lie (such as protecting someone's life) and if the action is not in conflict with the Holy Spirit, then God may even reward you for your merciful act (Ex. 1:20). But by no means whatsoever am I advocating that you can or should practice lying to another human being. Nolan |
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2 | What are the consequences of lying? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 12305 | ||
When is lying justified? Never. The verses you cited and others never justified lying. Situation ethics will get you into trouble. So I'll do it. Situation: You have Christians hiding in your house and the authorities come and ask you if you are hiding Christians. You have only two choices: -say nothing. -or tell the truth. Do you think God won't know what to do when you show where they are hiding? Do you think God will be surprised? Is He not in control? You are not the one who decides who will live or die. God has that fully in control. If you lie and evn worse, plan to tell a lie, it is sin. Do I sin more, so I'll get more grace. May it NEVER be (Rom 6:1b-2a). I'll tell you what, go ahead and even plan to lie, then be ready to meet the fate of Ananias and Sapphira (Acts 5:1-11). Lying to Christians or non-Christians matters not. |
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3 | What are the consequences of lying? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 12328 | ||
Dear Steve, Lying is indeed a sin and something that should not be practiced! I agree with you on the basis of several verses.. 1.. Lying is viewed as a sin (Psalm 59:12) 2.. God never lies (Numbers 23:19) 3.. Condemned by one's own words (Job 15:6) On the other hand, "lifesaving" is viewed as being 'higher on the ethical scale' then truthtelling in Ex. 1:15-19, 1 Sam. 20:5-7, Joshua 2:2-6. How do I explain this? We must follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. If it is clear that you are lying in a situation in which you shouldn't lie (which is almost every time), then you have sinned. If you are lying in a situation in which there are extenuating circumstances that justify the lie (such as protecting someone's life) and if the action is not in conflict with the Holy Spirit, then God may even reward you for your merciful act (Ex. 1:20). But by no means whatsoever am I advocating that you can or should practice lying to another human being. --Nolan |
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4 | What are the consequences of lying? | Bible general Archive 1 | Searcher56 | 12338 | ||
Nolan, why are you repeating your posts? Exo 1:15-19, 1Sa 20:5-7, Jos 2:2-6 are indeed examples of lying. However, it is never justified. Shall we commit other sins, just because someone did it in the Bible? Murder, sacrificing our daughter, eating food we aren't supposed to ... |
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5 | What are the consequences of lying? | Bible general Archive 1 | Makarios | 12353 | ||
Steve, if you re-read my other posts, you can see clearly that I am not justifying lying in any way, shape, or form! Only you have a *problem* with what I have written, and I seek to clarify myself one more time here: Lying should never be condoned!! There is ample Scripture that states that lying is a sin and therefore, a breach of our relationship with God. However, there is other Scripture (that I have already pointed out) that seems to state that "truthtelling" may not always be the justified, wholesome and Spirit filled response that is required in certain 'extreme' circumstances such as if someone is threatened with their life! Are you going to tell the Nazi's that you are hiding Jews in your basement during the Holocaust? Take JVH0212's example for starters: If you are captured by enemy forces in battle and threatened with torture to betray the position of your army's advance, then should you tell the truth here also, since it could mean the outcome of the war? Absolutely not! Who is to say that God does not use us in this way to protect our fellow brethren? The Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice! It is a "small" thing to sacrifice our "honor" by telling the truth compared to the great mercy that is found in saving another person's life!! Do you now understand what I am trying to say here, Steve? --Nolan |
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