Is lying ever all right? - Honesty - TouchPoints

Exodus 20:16“You must not testify falsely against your neighbor.”

Leviticus 19:11“Do not steal. Do not deceive or cheat one another.”

Psalm 25:21May integrity and honesty protect me, for I put my hope in you.

Psalm 101:7I will not allow deceivers to serve in my house, and liars will not stay in my presence.

Psalm 119:163I hate and abhor all falsehood, but I love your instructions.

Proverbs 6:16-17There are six things the Lord hates—no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent,

Proverbs 12:22The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth.

Proverbs 13:5The godly hate lies; the wicked cause shame and disgrace.

Proverbs 20:10False weights and unequal measures—the Lord detests double standards of every kind.

Luke 16:10“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.”

The Bible is clear that lying is wrong. God doesn’t need or want or ask you to sin in order for him to accomplish his will. We must align ourselves completely with his absolute truth in our beliefs, words, and actions.