Is it ever okay to tell a LIE???

 Good morning all. God is good all the time, all the time God is good.  TOO BLESSED TO COMPLAIN.

   In our society we often talk about a little white lie.  Exactly what does that mean?  A WHITE LIE?  Something that is okay to tell.  I can't come over because I am............ when the real reason is I just don't want to.  Now this is what I would call an out and out lie.  What does Jesus say about lying?  John 8 Jesus tells us that lies come from the devil who is also a murderer.  Soooo, is it okay to tell a lie?????????

   90 years ago a man rose to power and began taking away freedoms, guns, etc. from the people. His name was Adolph Hitler.  He began making all the JEWS wear a star on their clothing so they would be easily recognized.  Many people in the church did not stand up against the church being controlled, even though Detrich Bonhoeffer spoke openly that the church needed to take a stand.

  Well, the church remained meek and obedient to the fuhrer and said nothing.  Slowly the church was relegated to only preaching what the state allowed.  Now God wants us to "render unto Ceasar what is Ceasars" BUT WE MUST NOT GO AGAINST GOD is doing so.

  Bonhoeffer was in on the conspiracy to  assassinate Hitler and he had to "lie" in order to do so.  Also, Bonhoeffer asked his theology students if it was okay to lie.  Most of them said not it was not.  Then he gave the example that if the Nazi's came into your house and you were hiding some Jews--was it okay to LIE and say there were no Jews there?

   No, lying is not permissible UNLESS it is trumped by a higher value -- that of saving innocent lives.  Think about this verse:  Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.

  The churches in Germany were listening to empty words and what happened?  Think about this verse for a moment.  Psalm 36: 3 The words of their mouths are wicked and deceitful; they fail to act wisely or do good.

   So, my final question to you is:  Is it ever okay to lie?  Even if there is a higher value in lying (peoples lives)??

    Bonhoeffer was put in prison and then hung 2 months before WW2 was over for his role in the conspiracy.  Is it time for us, the Christian World, true believers in God and that Jesus Christ came to save our souls, to take a stand and quit letting the squeaky wheel minority dictate our actions, thoughts, and life?  Love to hear from you. Love you all.

In Christ's Love and Grace

Johnny