Is It Ever Right To Lie?

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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Is It Ever Right To Lie? is an episode from Knowing Faith by Training The Church.

This episode is 00:36:26 long.

This episode was published on Mar 19, 2026.

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