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NASB | Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 3:9 Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old self with its evil practices, |
Subject: is it ok to lie in certain cases |
Bible Note: Thank you Bowler for your encouragement. I believe life is different from a women's point of view. God put within us the instinct to do all we can to protect the children and defenseless and innocent. Hopefully, nothing like this would ever happen to any of us but if it did, actually noone can say what they would do in a situation like this. Our instincts kick in in violent situations. To condemn anyone for trying to defend themselves is self righteous. Even the best of the best is still a sinner in God's eyes. It is our hope that honesty and obedience to God will never put us in situations like we have discussed. Judging others motives is a sin too because only God can see the heart. Even in a court of justice both sides are heard and then a verdict is reached. If you look at it that way which is how I do, justice is served when we protect the innocent and defenseless. A look at the people's lifes who have been destroyed by violent crimes is something I consider. Does bad things happen to good people? It sure does. Is it wrong to lie, kill, or break any of the commandments? Yes, but is it justified. Only in extreme cases such as a life and death situation. Will most of us in our lifetimes ever become involved in a situation like this? Probably not. But am I going to verbally beat someone up for doing all they can to save themselves or their loved one from torture, unspeakable heidous acts from evil men? No I am not. Will God judge our actions? Yes, as I have been saying lets leave that to Him. Enough said Blessings, Val |