Pilgrim

I was hoping by the way I worded my response that you would see that I agree with you that it is never ok to lie.
As one who believes in absolutes, I can't see any escape from that.
Although I believe it is perfectly understandable that someone would lie to save lives. I don't think there is anyway from Scripture that someone could legitimately argue that it is ok to lie to save a life.

I did find it extremely helpful however when you said: "But is this the only option open to choosing? I say not at all. One could say nothing at all, just as easily as answer "Yes" or "No"."
That is something that until this point I had not heard of.

I also am quite aware of the 1John 1:9, 10, in fact when I first heard that passage mentioned in a sermon, it was extremely freeing and continues to be so, though we never want to let it become an excuse for us to sin.

Perhaps, my problem has more to do with the way I think I might be inclined to answer if I was faced with that question. But I guess I am presuming here, in fact come to think of it I probably am. One of my favorite Scripture verses is Romans 8:28 and as such I should keep in mind that this verse even covers this subject.

Anyway, if anything this conversation has provided a way to clarify my thoughts. smile

Tom