Bible Question (short): Is telling a white lie ok? |
Question (full): In the sight of God, is what we call a "white" lie ok? Is the intent of our heart the justification to tell a lie? E.g. "you look fantastic" when inside you think your best friend is less than normally attractive or they've put on a lot of weight. Rehab told a lie and she and her family were blessed because she recognizes God's Position behind the Israelite s in Joshua 2. Abraham lied (by deceit)Genesis 12:19, and Gen.20:2 And justifies his actions in Gen.20:12 He sets the example for Isaac Gen.26:7 and Isaac is blessed in vs 12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. Human law does not allow for the intent of the heart. E.g. "he robbed the bank to feed his children" or "She stole the pampers because she had no money". God does not categorize sin into 1. Infraction "ticket", 2. little sin "misdemeanor", 3. major Sin "felony". The biblical references for Bearing false witness compared to telling a lie is clear. This, to me, is clear in both the ten commandments exodus 20:16 Deut. 5:20, and in psalm 6:19. However in defining these positions above, "a lie is a lie and a sin is a sin" Traditionally we tell our children that lying is bad. We tell our children to tell the boss we are not home because we want to stay home and work on something. We always give mixed messages. The NT clearly mentions lies. In your answer, please consider: Acts 5:3 NKJV. But Peter said, "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself? Colossians 3:9 NKJV Do not lie to one another, since you have put off the old man with his deed Romans 3:7 NKJV For if the truth of God has increased through my lie to His glory, why am I also still judged as a sinner? 1 John 2:21 NKJV I have not written to you because you do not know the truth, but because you know it, and that no lie is of the truth. Revelation 22:15 NKJV But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. More than one response is encouraged My primary bible is the NKJV. I like to parallel with the NIV because of the rendering differences. I love to use this sight, www.biblestudytools.com. |
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