the nosy people, i mean very nosy ones...will catch you off guard and ASK SOMETHING PERSONAL AND YOU DON'T WANT TO LIE...but you are caught off guard..." so you just say,NO'...and walk away??? do you think God would understand a WHITE LIE...?
2006-12-17 05:21:16 · 14 answers · asked by sweet 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
People have defined who God is.
As a result, there are some definitions of God out there that would have him do such crazy things as condemn people to Hell for trivial offenses, such as a white lie.
So, if I were you, I'd define God as not being one bit concerned about what you say to nosy people. In that way, you can protect yourself from them and from irrational people who specialize in telling you such matters are important to God.
2006-12-17 05:28:24 · answer #1 · answered by jackbutler5555 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It takes a very together person to see those nosy ones coming. I tend to be the open sort of person who until recent years was not very protective. I have been hurt by these people. Still I wouldn't trade it for the world, cause I am still sweet. I don't think you have to lie. I have seen the responses some of these nosy people use to combat the likes:
"That's a very interesting question, why do you ask?"
"You don't really need to know that do you?"
If you care and know this person, you can get into it further by expressing how these things make you feel. If they are shallow passersby, heck yeah brush it off, you don't need to be friends with everyone, and you don't need to lie! Go gently, love yourself.
2006-12-17 14:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by someone 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The moment you start rationalizing your ethical code is the moment you stop having one.
First you start with lies of omission because you're not really saying something false, just not saying something true. Or maybe 'white' lies because you don't think it will harm someone. Then what? Is it right to lie to get someone to donate to a charity? Or maybe just to save time in explanation? Or because you know they won't believe the truth? Or perhaps because that other person lies too? If you think about it hard enough, I'm sure you can come up with a reason why ANY lie is perfectly justifiable.
Bottom line: Either something is right, or it is wrong. Make up your mind.
2006-12-17 13:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor Why 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
God understands that a lie is a lie is a lie, regardless of how small or big the lie is. Its still what it is a lie. If someone asks you something and your caught of guard and know that you don't want to answer, just tell them its none of their business, or you'd prefer not to answer that question. They can't force you to answer if you don't want to....
2006-12-17 15:33:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ginger 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. God can distinguish between little white lies that harm no one & big serious deceptions that hurt others greatly. Basically, if you're not hurting anyone (including yourself) I wouldn't worry. We are human. We're not expected to be perfect. Sometimes a mistruth if it's to protect someone from being hurt, is better than honesty.
Or just tell people to mind their own business & don't answer at all! Or just roll your eyes & walk away. It may be rude but "Thou shalt not be rude" is not one of the commandments. Nosy people should be put in their place anyway!
2006-12-17 13:31:24 · answer #5 · answered by amp 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, God will understand if you don't want to open up your life story to a stranger or a nosy person. These people's opinions don't matter to you or him because in the end, he'll be the only person you have to be honest with and own up to because he knows when you're lying, he knows what you went through, and why you went through it.
2006-12-17 13:26:39 · answer #6 · answered by Dimples 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well honestly I don't approve of it, I am a preacher myself and I understand why you don't want to answer personal questions. But I wouldn't lie about it, I would simply tell the person that it is not really their business. But don't worry, God is quick to forgive.
2006-12-17 13:30:06 · answer #7 · answered by xI Crusader lx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why do you even feel like you have to lie? It's none of their business, so tell them that. You don't have to answer every question people ask of you. And no I don't think He will understand because you chose to do something you feel is wrong.
2006-12-17 13:27:00 · answer #8 · answered by queen_of_hearts12685 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
sure. If you don't want to lie you could just say "I don't feel comfortable talking about that" If it happens to you all the time maybe your being to secretive, open up a little
2006-12-17 13:27:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you do not have to pussyfoot through life and be lieing to people. if you dont want to open up you either ignore the querstion(er) or politely let on that you do not care to discuss that right now, and they should respect you for that hoesty and forthrightness. i do that all the time albeit with respect and decorously, not rudely and harshly.
2006-12-17 13:37:26 · answer #10 · answered by onukpa 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋