Is It Ever Right To Lie?

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss if and when it’s okay to lie.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is it ever right to lie?
• What does it mean to bear false witness in the 10 Commandments?
• Is it always wrong to lie?
• What is a noble lie? What is a lie in kindness? What is a virtuous lie?
• What is an unvirtuous truth teller?
• Where do we see examples of people using “deception” in the Bible for the greater good?
• When would it be okay to use deception or hide the truth?
• Can I tell a white lie?
• As a parent, how should I handle my children lying?
• What is the heart of this question and conversation?

Helpful Definitions:

• Categorical Imperative: You should never do something that you cannot make a universal law in all time and all places.
• Noble Lie: There are times when it is more virtuous not to tell the truth.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 1, Joshua 2, Genesis 38, Genesis 3:15, Job
• Deep Discipleship Curriculum

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