Telling the Truth
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Telling The Truth
Text: 1 Samuel 21:1-9
- What is the basis (or authority) for Christian ethics and morality?
- 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?
- What are two reasons why people typically elect to lie, reasons that make not telling the truth really ugly?
- Are there ever ‘gray area’ situations where deception might be conscionable? If so, why?
- What are some ‘screening’ questions we should ask ourselves before we ever resort to a less honest answer?
- 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?