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1 | When can we lie? | 1 Sam 16:2 | DocTrinsograce | 139463 | ||
Hi, Greg... This is an interesting topic. Frankly I've pondered the same thing myself. The example of Samuel is a good one. Rahab hiding of the truth is another. Even Christ seemed (operative word there!) to misdirect on occasion. I believe part of the answer rests in an area that Calvin used to emphasize: "God uses secondary causes." You might look around on the net for some of what the Reformers had to say regarding secondary causes. Another aspect of this question can be found in an area of philosophy called ethics. I'd encourage you to look up the phrase "teleological suspension of the ethical." In particular look at what Soren Kierkegaard has to say on this subject. (Of course, I do not view Kierkegaard as infallable nor do I fully agree with him, but what he has to say on this topic seems sound enough.) Now, all that written, I'd say that truthfulness is a virtue that should not be compromised. The narratives of scripture are there to help us understand the redemptive work of God. The behaviors of the frail humanity that are in these histories are not necessarily to be emulated except where we are commanded to do so. Furthermore, we are specifically commanded to speak the truth. Therefore, if your conscience bothers you on a point of misdirection, deal with it and speak as honestly as you are capable of doing. I hope this will help a little bit. In Him, Doc |
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2 | When can we lie? | 1 Sam 16:2 | gregorygan | 139510 | ||
Hi Doc, Thank you very much for your brief but measured response. I am much encouraged that there are Christians who have also pondered over this topic. I thought I was the only odd one. I will surely do some more research as per your suggestion. In Christ's love, Greg |
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3 | When can we lie? | 1 Sam 16:2 | DocTrinsograce | 139511 | ||
Oh no, Greg... you are not the only odd one. There are at least two of us! :-) | ||||||