Subject: What are the consequences of lying? |
Bible Note: Steve, if you re-read my other posts, you can see clearly that I am not justifying lying in any way, shape, or form! Only you have a *problem* with what I have written, and I seek to clarify myself one more time here: Lying should never be condoned!! There is ample Scripture that states that lying is a sin and therefore, a breach of our relationship with God. However, there is other Scripture (that I have already pointed out) that seems to state that "truthtelling" may not always be the justified, wholesome and Spirit filled response that is required in certain 'extreme' circumstances such as if someone is threatened with their life! Are you going to tell the Nazi's that you are hiding Jews in your basement during the Holocaust? Take JVH0212's example for starters: If you are captured by enemy forces in battle and threatened with torture to betray the position of your army's advance, then should you tell the truth here also, since it could mean the outcome of the war? Absolutely not! Who is to say that God does not use us in this way to protect our fellow brethren? The Lord desires mercy, not sacrifice! It is a "small" thing to sacrifice our "honor" by telling the truth compared to the great mercy that is found in saving another person's life!! Do you now understand what I am trying to say here, Steve? --Nolan |