Truth Telling Violations
Truth Telling Violations
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the truth telling violations presented in the Abraham and Rehab Bible stories. Both stories are indicative of deception that demonstrate how if people are placed in a position of uncertainty can lose their faith in performing a moral obligation which is telling the truth regardless of the situation. Extreme circumstances can hinder the decision making process and can lead to deception. The ideology of truth telling is the mere fact that God teaches us that deception is wrong and as individuals refraining from violating truth telling is God’s will. In the bible, Exodus talks about the ten special rules, which are known as the Ten Commandments. Since this reflection is speaking about lies and deceit, I would like to point out the commandment that speaks on this reflection and that is, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.” This is one of those commandments where God established guidelines for interacting with other people. It is to help us understand that our actions should be motivated by love. Jesus said the entire Law of Moses, as well as the books of the prophets could be summed up in two commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind,” and “Love others a s much as you love yourself”(Matthew 22:37-40). Everything we do should be motivated by love. As humans, we are instinctively self-centered. No time in life is the more obvious, especially when moral and character development cannot be left open to discovery learning; it should already be embedded as powerful attributes. I always pray and let the Holy Spirit lead me in everything I say and do. I appreciate the commandments God has given us but also the blessings that I reap as a benefit of adhering to them. As I speak about Abram’s lies, first I must say that Abram followed God by being obedient. Following God is a wonderful adventure. Life as a
The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the truth telling violations presented in the Abraham and Rehab Bible stories. Both stories are indicative of deception that demonstrate how if people are placed in a position of uncertainty can lose their faith in performing a moral obligation which is telling the truth regardless of the situation. Extreme circumstances can hinder the decision making process and can lead to deception. The ideology of truth telling is the mere fact that God teaches us that deception is wrong and as individuals refraining from violating truth telling is God’s will. In the bible, Exodus talks about the ten special rules, which are known as the Ten Commandments. Since this reflection is speaking about lies and deceit, I would like to point out the commandment that speaks on this reflection and that is, “Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.” This is one of those commandments where God established guidelines for interacting with other people. It is to help us understand that our actions should be motivated by love. Jesus said the entire Law of Moses, as well as the books of the prophets could be summed up in two commandments: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind,” and “Love others a s much as you love yourself”(Matthew 22:37-40). Everything we do should be motivated by love. As humans, we are instinctively self-centered. No time in life is the more obvious, especially when moral and character development cannot be left open to discovery learning; it should already be embedded as powerful attributes. I always pray and let the Holy Spirit lead me in everything I say and do. I appreciate the commandments God has given us but also the blessings that I reap as a benefit of adhering to them. As I speak about Abram’s lies, first I must say that Abram followed God by being obedient. Following God is a wonderful adventure. Life as a
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