Discussions amongst Christians about life issues, walking with Christ, and general Christian topics that don't fit under any other area.
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Prodigal Son
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by Prodigal Son » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:25 pm
are we supposed to tell the truth, even when it hurts more than a lie?
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by Anonymous » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:33 pm
yes, but I can't say i haven't lied on numerous occassions for that very reason.
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Kurieuo
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by Kurieuo » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:41 pm
Jesus mainly kept quiet when he was arrested.
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"Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Romans 10:13)
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Mastermind
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by Mastermind » Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:28 pm
Given the context and the way I see the bible uses the word lie, i think it is referring to lies out of malice. Lying to protect somebody doesn't seem like an unjust thing to do.
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Deborah
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by Deborah » Sun Jan 23, 2005 11:58 pm
What we find is one small lie usually has to be covered up by a lot more small lies.
hence it's far better to be truthful.
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Mastermind
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by Mastermind » Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:21 pm
Manipulating people comes naturally to me, so usually one small but unrefutable lie is enough. Not that I'm particularly proud of it, but I have avoided some potentially upsetting (violent in other words) situations because of it.
