Some people lied to me and I just want to point out a message in the bible to show them that telling a lie is hurtful and that telling a lie can bring you to hell. I just want to let these two people know that telling hurtful lies is not good.
2007-11-13 10:50:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Do you seriously need the bible to show them that lying is wrong? That is shameful indeed.
2007-11-13 10:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dear breaking,
First let me say that i'm very sorry that you were lied to and that it was hurtful to you. There are most certainly passages in the Bible tell you why lying is not a good thing. But understand people shouldn't obey the Bible out of a fear of going to hell (people don't go to hell for sinning- people go to hell for rejecting forgiveness of Sin which we receive by believing in God's only Son). People should obey the Bible because they love God. Secondly, you need to also consider whether the people you are talking to believe in God. Otherwise you're using the Bible to threaten them and being a "Bible-thumper" and we never want to do that- because we all are sinners and we all fail to live perfectly up to God's standards. Before you use the Bible- you should make sure you understand the message of the Bible first- which is that God loves you and wants to have a personal relationship with you. This is important because you begin to understand why God doesn't want us to lie, or do other things which are harmful to us.
Keep that in mind and if you want to email me i can provide you with some helpful Bible verses.
Kindly,
Nickster
2007-11-13 19:03:43 · answer #2 · answered by Nickster 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What do you mean? In the 10 commandments, the 9th says Thou shalt not bear false witness against a neighbor. To "bear false witness" means to lie about someone. As far as other lies, there's this whole division. Suppose someone asks you how to parallel park and even though you're a crappy parallel parker, you tell them how to do it anyway. Isn't that lying? Or suppose you are just playing around? With a four year old for example. You say things you KNOW aren't true. The commandment is talking about the type of lying that is a CRIME. These two people who lied to you...did it involve saying something that was untrue about some other person? THAT...is bearing false witness.
2007-11-13 19:07:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Revelations 21:8
2007-11-13 18:57:03 · answer #4 · answered by white dove 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure it is good to use the Bible as a form of chastisement. I usually just forgive and go on. Condemnation usually doesn't make a person change or admit to wrong doing. Loving someone regardless can sometimes make a person wish they hadn't done wrong to you.
2007-11-13 19:00:01 · answer #5 · answered by HumanBaby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Bible is meant to be applied to oneself not to point out the sins of others.
Sending you a smile to help pick up your day.
2007-11-13 18:56:05 · answer #6 · answered by Prof Fruitcake 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Proverbs 26:28 A lying tongue hates those it hurts, and a flattering mouth works ruin.
2007-11-13 18:59:53 · answer #7 · answered by Holy Holly 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I understand your hurt, very well. I do not know the exact scripture verse, however, one of the ten commandments tells us not to bear false witness against our neighbor (this means anyone). This also means that lying at any time is wrong even when your intentions are good. In the New Testament, Paul admonishes us to let our yes mean yes and our no to mean no.
It is the quality of our character that God as our Father is in the process of transforming from the inside out. As brand new Christians we are truly babies no matter how old we are in the world. It takes time to transform our understanding of the "truth" according to God and the "truths" we have learned in, of and from the world. This is why God teaches us that it is important to first learn how to "be" His child and gain understanding and acceptance of the new identity we now have as a "new creation". Once we have really learned who we are and are solid in our identity as God's child and that we are truly a part of the family of God we have a better understanding of what the purpose of our creation is and are able to walk in all of the good works that our Father has prepared in advance for us to do. This does not mean that we do not do good works while we are growing up, however, when we have understanding we know what the good works God has for us to do and we are not trying to do the good works that God prepared for someone else to do.
It is as we renew our mind in reading the Holy Bible and letting the Holy Spirit lead us into Gods truths about who we are, the value we have in our heavenly Fathers eyes; the value we bring to those around us as as we learn to reflect Jesus in our attitudes, our thoughts and in our actions. We also learn more about who we are and the purpose of our creation when we take the time to be alone with our Father while in praise and worship and prayer. Another way that we mature in our understanding of ourself and our identity as a child of God is to associate with other Christians who are mature in their faith and have a solid relationship with God in all 3 persons.
I have shared what I have so that it may help you to be able to focus on yourself and not others. I know how hard this is to do, especially when you have been hurt. If it makes you feel better you can trust God to swing His mighty arm for the righteous. Your friends already know that lying is wrong and your pointing it out to them will be of no benefit to you or to them. Just as you are aware of the sin in your life and don't really need anyone to point them out for you. What is most important is working on you and the personal one on one relationship that you have with the Lord. As you grow closer to Jesus and your heavenly Father the dross in your own soul is removed and you are able to stand firmly in your identity as God's child with a clean conscience and sincere faith as you move forward doing the good works that God has already prepared for you to do.
About forgiveness, God forgives us as we forgive others. If we are unable to forgive then God does not forgive us for what we are unwilling to forgive. The same thing goes for judging others. We are held to the same measuring stick that we use on others. We all have strengths and weaknesses and find it hard to accept that someone elses weakness is that hard to overcome since it is not hard for us. The difference is you are operating in your strength and they are operating in their weakness.
The "Serenity Prayer" has been very helpful for me in dealing with others shortcomings.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things that I cannot change (everybody else) the courage to change the things that I can (ME) and the wisdom to know the difference.
I know this was a long answer and covered more than your actual question. I hope it was helpful. I also pray that the Holy Spirit will comfort you, heal your hurt and help you to let go and let God do His part. Trust Him you are His child and He loves you completely, just as you are.
2007-11-13 20:01:33 · answer #8 · answered by David R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is one of the seven deadly sins.
2007-11-13 18:53:55 · answer #9 · answered by LaptopJesus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thou shalt not lie... a commandment
2007-11-13 18:54:55 · answer #10 · answered by az-bandit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋