Is a lie ever justifiable?

August 01st 2014 | 38065 views 

The development of character is the main purpose of our present existence. Our eternal rewards depend entirely upon the kind of character we develop in this life. It is by fighting against the world and its lies that our characters are formed. Nearly all the influences of this life are opposed to righteousness. Those who are willing to fight the good fight of faith, will struggle against the downward tendencies of this present evil world. As a result, we are assured of a glorious, heavenly reward in the life to come! But even presently, we have the reward of a clear conscience and the glorious satisfaction of living a noble, honest life! Those who follow the lines of least resistance, drifting with the tide, may think theirs is the easiest way. This is only a vain delusion. They have really travelled the hardest way. "The way of the transgressor is hard." (Proverbs 13:15.) 

A lie is never justifiable and is truly unprofitable. It weakens one's character in proportion to the enormity of the lie. Every step away from truth will have to be retraced either in this life or in the life to come. Throughout the Scriptures, lying is condemned. Satan is called the father of lies (John 8:44). However, we look to Lord Jesus as the standard of righteousness. In all His earthly experiences, He set forth the truth and condemned the error. He spoke the truth at all times, and when there was insufficient opportunity to correct the matter, He was silent.

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