Bible Question: Is telling a lie sin? if so where in the bible does it says that it's a sin to tell a lie? |
Bible Answer: Dear men2ring, This truly is a good question and Steve gave you an excellent answer! I am only able to add two Scriptures to his response.. 1.. Lying is viewed as a sin (Psalm 59:12) 2.. God never lies (Numbers 23:19) 3.. Condemned by one's own words (Job 15:6) On the other hand, "lifesaving" is viewed as being 'higher on the ethical scale' then truthtelling in Ex. 1:15-19, 1 Sam. 20:5-7, Joshua 2:2-6. How do I explain this? We must follow the leading of the Holy Spirit. If it is clear that you are lying in a situation in which you shouldn't lie (which is almost every time), then you have sinned. If you are lying in a situation in which there are extenuating circumstances that justify the lie (such as protecting someone's life) and if the action is not in conflict with the Holy Spirit, then God may even reward you for your merciful act (Ex. 1:20). But by no means whatsoever am I advocating that you can or should practice lying to another human being. Nolan |