Paul allows lying as a method of spreading Christianity, citing Romans 3:7-8, 1 Corinthians 9:20-23, 2 Corinthians 12:16 as proof texts. In the passage in Romans, the context is the contrast of man's righteousness with God's, and nowhere does Paul say it is okay to lie. In fact, at the end of the passage, he condemns those who say it is okay to do evil so that good may come out of it. Read Romans 3:1-8 to get the full context.
Next is the Philippians passage, in which the context is not the use of dishonesty to spread the Christian message, but the motives behind one's preaching. Paul says that while some preach out of love and sincerity, others preach out of envy and rivalry with Paul, or selfish ambition. It is about this motivation that Paul says is unimportant, as long as the preaching gets done and the word is spread (Philippians 1:12-18).
Is Lying Ok to spread the word of God?
Can ANY Christian Justify his Doudle standards and blatant contradiction?
2006-06-05 21:05:22 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You ignore context to denigrate Paul to then denigrate scripture to then denigrate truth.
Many UNLEARNED and UNSTABLE people TWIST Paul's writings because they are difficult to understand. These are errors of the WICKED. II Peter 3:15-17
Peter said that. Now, what are you ever going to do with Peter?
2006-06-05 21:38:33 · answer #1 · answered by rocketscientist 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-14 06:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you must first understand that the people were men. The book was written by men and translated and rewritten by men. There are probably some problems with it. Seek your faith and the truth within yourself, Doll. You already know the answer. There is a reason that we were not created the same. Thank you for the question.
2006-06-05 21:13:45 · answer #3 · answered by smart_sassybroad 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honey,you would do well to stay away from Paul's teachings.Jesus said in the 17 th chapter of St.John that he prayed for the ones there with him and for the ones that believed their word,meaning the Apostles that were with him at that time.Read the prayer for yourself.
2006-06-06 00:34:07 · answer #4 · answered by jackiedj8952 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, the idea that Christians need the Church is a lie in itself. That's why all texts saying that man needs no mediator were rejected as heretic.
2006-06-05 21:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by RigorMortis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Christians can, and do, try to rationalize the contradictions. But of course that doesn't solve them. Many seem to think that lies for the sake of good ends are okay. I don't agree.
2006-06-05 21:10:42 · answer #6 · answered by kanajlo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing in the bible can be justified. You either accept it on faith or you don't and clearly you don't, so why are you spending so much time on it? You're not going to convince anyone unless they are already convinced so you're just wasting your time.
2006-06-05 21:09:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No !! To which double standards and blatant contradictions are you referring?
2006-06-05 21:10:39 · answer #8 · answered by euhmerist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Or you can justify what your haterid of the Bible is for.
2006-06-05 21:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by jrwnath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋