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NASB | Exodus 20:16 ¶ "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 20:16 ¶ "You shall not testify falsely [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person). [Ex 23:1; Prov 19:9; 24:28] |
Subject: Is it always a sin to lie? |
Bible Note: Greetings Kalos, Your observations here are excellent also, and I believe that you have written the best post yet on this subject in this thread. I most certainly agree: Christians are by no means obligated to tell everyone everything that we know when we know that the given truth will lead to a greater evil. I believe that the example as given in Scripture in Exodus 1:15-22 speaks volumes on this subject, and anyone who takes Exodus 20:16 in a straightforward, literal fashion most certainly has a problem with this bit of Scripture. Blessings to you, Makarios |