Rev. David Holwick ZI Questions People Ask
Zechariah 8:16-17
I CANNOT TELL A LIE
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I. Truth or consequences.
II. Deception is on a roll.
A. For my generation, especially evident in politics.
B. This generation is no better.
III. Acceptable to lie sometimes?
A. Categorizing lies.
B. Implication: lies for a good purpose are morally acceptable.
IV. The truth is always a better idea.
A. The Bible unequivocally denounces lies and liars.
1) Sixth commandment: “Don’t bear false witness.” Deut 5:20
2) The Apostle Paul: Speak truthfully to neighbor. Eph 4:25
3) Book of Revelation: No liars in heaven. Rev 22:15
B. The testimony of theologians Augustine, Wesley, Theilicke.
V. Lying assumes we must manipulate the situation.
VI. Always tell the truth.