It Is Never Justifiable

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Sep 22, 1909

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 36, No. 37.

It Is Never Justifiable.

A recent writer in a daily paper in listing the characteristics of a gentleman declares that in his attitude toward a woman, “if need arise, and he may thereby spare her hurt, he will gladly lie in her cause.” It is wicked advice. A lie is never justifiable. It blackens and weakens the character of him who utters it, and does no good to others. A Christian who uses it denies faith in God. This does not mean that the truth should always be spoken or facts told. Silence is sometimes golden.