> I personally do not believe it is right to lie under any occasion whatsoever. I also know that there are many people who think differently: Some point out that Rahab lied Joshua 2:3 and God saved her because of it, Joshua 6:25. I think that those who use these verse (and others) are not using them correctly.
> What do you think? Is it ok to lie if the circumstances dictate it? And, if you think so, what kind of circumstances are necessary in order for one to "righteously lie"?
> I eagerly await to hear your replies!
> Your brother in Jesus,
> -Rob}}}
Now this is a tough question! I believe that it would be ok to lie if it would be to protect the life of another, under certain circumstances of course. I think it mostly lies in the motivation of the lie, and what the outcome of the lie would be. With Rahab, she lied to help protect the people of God, otherwise they might have been killed. I'm sure you can really do an indepth study, and come out with some great principles, but I'd say that the basic rule would be to not lie at all, but you must always remember, except for the process of salvation, there are ALWAYS exceptions to the norm.