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Lying
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Mr. Bubbles
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Let's deal with syntax first. "How sinful is lying ?" suffices. "Much" is superfluous.
This pedantry aside, I consider this question to be of the utmost importance.
Lying is the surest and most reliable way to unhappiness.
Mr. B.
This pedantry aside, I consider this question to be of the utmost importance.
Lying is the surest and most reliable way to unhappiness.
Mr. B.
A liar is someone who is untrustworthy.
A liar has no respect for others, thus they will never receive any respect.
"A person is only as good as their word".
A liars' words are no good.
When someone does not lie, they find they don't want to be around someone who does.
So the company a liar keeps is usually not good.
A liar has no respect for others, thus they will never receive any respect.
"A person is only as good as their word".
A liars' words are no good.
When someone does not lie, they find they don't want to be around someone who does.
So the company a liar keeps is usually not good.
Jethro Bodine
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How do I know you're telling the truth?
Jethro Bodine
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Jethro Bodine
Member
Yeah, well.....it's pretty bad.....
16 There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:
17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
18 A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil,
19 A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.
Proverbs 6:16-19 NASB
It made it twice onto God's list of seven abominations.
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Kidron
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Well the thing about lying, is that everybody lies at some point, but not everybody practices it.
(And you without the lie, please dont cast the first stone
Some people lie to feel self esteem.
Some people lie to gain an advantage.
Some people lie because they dont feel any sting in their conscience when they do, and these are the people who tend to be lifetime politicians or religious leaders.
One of my biggest temptations, has to do with wanting to protect someone from the truth that i know is going to burn up their world, and perhaps ruin their lives, if i tell them.
My Bible tells me that im always to be honest, but my real world perspective tells me that lying to protect someone, certainly is easier for me to deal with then telling them a truth that destroys their life.
(And you without the lie, please dont cast the first stone
Some people lie to feel self esteem.
Some people lie to gain an advantage.
Some people lie because they dont feel any sting in their conscience when they do, and these are the people who tend to be lifetime politicians or religious leaders.
One of my biggest temptations, has to do with wanting to protect someone from the truth that i know is going to burn up their world, and perhaps ruin their lives, if i tell them.
My Bible tells me that im always to be honest, but my real world perspective tells me that lying to protect someone, certainly is easier for me to deal with then telling them a truth that destroys their life.
Jethro Bodine
Member
Most of us, I think, take what people say about us to heart even if we come off as offended at first. But some people will seek to destroy you for telling them the truth about them.
Jethro Bodine
Member
Ah, good example of those who would rather destroy you for you telling them the truth instead of them taking it to heart and making some changes.
Amen.