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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: Tim, You are right. Jesus is without sin but that does not necessarily mean he did not break an aspect of the letter of the Law in order to fulfill the spirit of the Law, e.g. healing on the Sabbath (was this ruling derived from the prohibition of working on the Sabbath?). In any case, I did say the idea of Jesus breaking the Law is something hard to imagine, especially in the light of scripture (which you provided). As far as dead bodies, I'll look into that when I am able. As far as David, I think your explanation just seems to skirt the issue. If I recall, the Bible does read that what David did was against the Law. But, I’ll look into this, also. The main point I wish to make is that we cannot hastily judge the one who lies in order to save someone's life (there are many instances where Christians in persecuted countries have done so). There are gray areas in life sometimes; no easy answers for every situation that comes across our way, although the Bible does guide us and the Spirit (hopefully) moves in us to make the appropriate choice. I hope I never need to make a decision whether to tell the truth or lie (including omitting to tell the truth) to the One World Police (which organization made inot Law that only one daughter is allowed per family) that my daughter is in the closet hiding. Honestly, I would most likely lie and I don't believe God would hold me to it: my faith, my conscience. FYI: You never have given me the feeling that your picking on me. |