Is It Ever Right To Lie?

Episode Summary:

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.

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