October 12th Sermon Discussion Questions

Telling the Truth

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Telling The Truth

Text: 1 Samuel 21:1-9

  1. What is the basis (or authority) for Christian ethics and morality?
  2. In a culture that places less premium on telling the truth than ever before, if a lie appears to present greater advantage, why does that pragmatism (that is, go with whatever works) not fly for us Christians?
  3. What are two reasons why people typically elect to lie, reasons that make not telling the truth really ugly?
  4. Are there ever ‘gray area’ situations where deception might be conscionable? If so, why?
  5. What are some ‘screening’ questions we should ask ourselves before we ever resort to a less honest answer?
  6. The deciding factor between telling the truth and telling a lie usually comes down to a choice between which of two attitudes is driving us. What are they?
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