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A white lie is a lie.

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Is white lie justifiable to us?

No. We all tell a 'white lie' at one time or another. We call them a white lie because it makes it sound not as bad as an outright lie. Sometimes we tell them because we do not want to hurt someones feelings. The truth about a white lie is that it is still a lie, an untruth. If you take a single piece of bubble gum from the store and do not pay for it, is that stealing? Although it seems small and insignificant, if you are caught by the shop owner, what opinion will they form of you? Most probably that you can't be trusted and they will hold that impression of you for a long, long time. If you tell a white lie to someone and they find out it was a lie, then they will always have doubt whether or not you are telling the truth. Another problem with a 'Little white lie' is that to keep it going you usually have to tell another lie to cover the first one. Then another to cover those two and so on. It's better to tell the truth and live with the outcome.


What makes sin sin?

Sin is typically understood as actions or thoughts that violate moral or ethical standards, particularly those set by religious or legal authorities. It is often seen as harmful to oneself, others, or the natural order, and is considered to be contrary to divine or moral law. Each culture and belief system may have its own specific definitions of what constitutes sin.


What was the first recorded sin in the life of the New Testament church?

The first recorded sin in the New Testament church was the deception of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1-11. They lied about the proceeds from selling a piece of property, leading to their untimely deaths as a consequence of their dishonesty. This event served as a warning to the early church about the seriousness of deceit and hypocrisy.


Original sin different from personal sin?

A social sin usually involves other people. A personal sin though committed again yourself with no intention of others being involved, will at some time involve others, directly or indirectly.


What is the past tense of sin?

The past tense is sinned.