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1 | Lying justified? | Josh 2:5 | humbledbyhisgrace | 208753 | ||
JRM, You will find no where in the bible that teaches it is morally acceptable to lie. It's the corrupt nature that would agree with that which is in contradiction to God's law (1 Corinthians 2:14, Romans 8:7). Steve |
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2 | Lying justified? | Josh 2:5 | Just Read Mark | 225017 | ||
Thanks, Steve. I understand the clarity of God's law-- but in the messiness of life, sometimes its not so clear. This story, for example, seems like performing a lesser evil in order to perform a significant good. Rahab is remembered as a hero for this act. She is listed in the list of Gentiles who have done great things for Israel. She enters Jesus' family tree (Matt 1:5) and is praised for this act (James 2:25). Is that not condoning her decision to lie? | ||||||
3 | Lying justified? | Josh 2:5 | humbledbyhisgrace | 225020 | ||
No I do not believe that it is. I would think a better understanding of this would be that it is her faith that is in view here. Steve |
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4 | Lying justified? | Josh 2:5 | Just Read Mark | 225021 | ||
Could you check that against James 2:25? | ||||||
5 | Lying justified? | Josh 2:5 | Inquisitor | 225022 | ||
Quoted for reference: James 2:25 In the same way, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? This passage in my mind makes it fairly clear that God blesses Rahab and her actions. So how do we reconcile this lying business with God's directives NOT to lie. I'm thinking of another verse that seems applicable. Acts 4:18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge. 20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.” Yes, indeed God expects us to live up to high standards which includes being truthful BUT when it involves dealing with evil men who have no intention of following God's Way, then we must choose. Who to follow? God or some person(s) who is bent on disobeying God. Rahab made the right choice and saved her life and her family. AND as has been mentioned, she even became a part of the lineage of Christ. What an honor! So we must conclude that when we're faced with such a contest like so many of God's heros in His Word, then we must do what God says through His designated representatives. That's why we have rebels throughout our world history like George Washington and Patrick Henry who were willing to give all they had and their very lives to a certain goal. Am I saying these men are going to be saved by God and are going to Heaven? No I'm afraid I don't have that information but I'm proud our forefathers were willing to pay such costs as did our hero Rahab. All over the world, we have those rebels who are defying their country's laws and directives because it's pretty clear they go against God's basic laws and their conscience. So they choose to obey their conscience and hopefully the same God we're serving. I hope this clarifys the issue a little more. God bless, Inquisitor |
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