We had a great discussion in class on Sunday morning. The subject was lying. Seems harsh but we have such an excellent style of debate that we can discuss almost anything.
Our exceptional leader for the day laid out some definitions from scripture and other places. Then asked questions such as...
Under what circumstances is it alright to lie?
No real consensus except agreeing that we all do it.
I wish we could have spent a little more time on the bad lies we all tell. The ones that build us up by hurting other people. They can range from a casual bit of gossip that we know isn't true but makes us feel important by sharing it - to Bernie Madoff ripping off his family and friends all over the world.
Want an example of a good lie?
Exodus 1:19 God blessed Hebrew midwives for lying to Pharaoh (about not killing baby boys.)
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