Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss if and when it’s okay to lie.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is it ever right to lie?
• What does it mean to bear false witness in the 10 Commandments?
• Is it always wrong to lie?
• What is a noble lie? What is a lie in kindness? What is a virtuous lie?
• What is an unvirtuous truth teller?
• Where do we see examples of people using “deception” in the Bible for the greater good?
• When would it be okay to use deception or hide the truth?
• Can I tell a white lie?
• As a parent, how should I handle my children lying?
• What is the heart of this question and conversation?

Helpful Definitions:

• Categorical Imperative: You should never do something that you cannot make a universal law in all time and all places.
• Noble Lie: There are times when it is more virtuous not to tell the truth.

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 1, Joshua 2, Genesis 38, Genesis 3:15, Job
• Deep Discipleship Curriculum

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?
• What are the 10 Commandments?
• What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received?
• What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?
• In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship?
• Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1
• “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about the 10 Commandments.

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Should the 10 Commandments be posted publicly?
• What are the 10 Commandments?
• What role did the Ten Commandments play within Israel's life when they were received?
• What is their significance for us today? Must a Christian obey the 10 commandments?
• In what way should they be considered significant for Christian discipleship?
• Should they be posted publicly? If so, why? If not, why?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Exodus 20, Matthew 5-7, Romans 1
• “Ten Words to Live By” by Jen Wilkin

Amazon affiliate links are used where appropriate. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, thank you for supporting Knowing Faith.

Follow Us:
Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Website

Support Training the Church and Become a Patron:

patreon.com/trainingthechurch

You can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway’s Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.

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