Liar, Liar!

(Psalm 15)

 

Rank the following from the most dishonest(1) to the least dishonest(10)

_ Lying to parents so you can go out with friends.

_ Plagiarizing information off the Internet for your term paper.

_ Shoplifting a gift for someone.

_ Giving an untrue excuse to a teacher.

_ Giving an untrue excuse to a teacher.

_ Protecting a friend by lying.

_ Goofing off when you are being paid to work.

_ Giving false information about yourself in an on-line chat room.

_ Cheating on your test.

_ Telling your girlfriend or boyfriend you couldn't call because the phone was broken.

_ Making illegal copies of a video or CD.

 

 

What do you think-Y (yes) or N (no)

_ A student can get through school without lying.

_ The truth should always be told, no matter what the consequences are.

_ If we want to make it to the top, we'll have to be a little dishonest with each other.

_ There are times when it's impossible to be honest with parents.

_ Lying can sometimes be an act of kindness.

_ Lying is permissible as long as it doesn't hurt anyone and we don't get caught.

_ It's acceptable to tell an occasional white lie.

 

 

What would you do in the following situations?

a. A friend is spreading an untrue rumor about a person you know.

b. You find a watch in the locker room-you need a watch!

c. A good friend has a new haircut that you thing is ugly- and he or she asks if you like it.

d. Your mom asks you to help her out-you want to go out with your friends.

e. You've cheated on you boyfriend or girlfriend without him knowing.

 

 

Read and summarize Psalm 15 and see what God says about lying.