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Originally Posted by k.seymore In other words I currently believe it was just of Joshua to deceive by the use of spies, I think it was just of Rahab to deceive by making the spies appear to be not there but merely piles of flax, I believe that it was just of Rahab to act as if the spies had left the city and gone on to another, I believe it was just of God to say he was going to destroy Ninevah in 40 days even when he was planning on doing the opposite, I believe it was just of Samuel to deceive by telling a half-truth, I believe it was just of Jesus to act like he was going to another city when it was his intent to do the opposite. I believe it was just of those in WWII who made rooms that deceived by appearing to be merely walls. I believe it is just to deceive our enemies by dressing up our soldiers in camouflage clothing that says, "I am not here, I am just vegetation" instead of the far less deceptive British red coats... etc. |
My point is that it was
not just of Rahab. Only God is just. But, praise His name, He is also gracious and merciful, even when we sin. It is His mercy that must be our focus.
Shouldn't Christians ask "How can I obey?" rather than looking for ways to disobey? God will honour those who honour Him.
I think we do well to consider Dr. Lee's "Godly Liar's Decalogue" posted above.