Greetings from out west, 

> OK Brothers,
>    Here is a good issue to struggle over.  Was Rahab justified in her 
> lie?  Is there ever a time when lying is 'o.k.'?  If so what are those 
> situations?  Is it a matter of choosing between the lesser of two evils? 
>   Could Rahab have handled things differently?

I believe that this was Rahab's old sin nature at work, she lied.  

It was wrong, look at what happened when Abram told Sara to lie about 
their relationship.

 
>     I mentioned Rahab's situation yesterday in my afternoon message on 
> the 9th Commandment and a member called this morning to strongly 
> disagree with me.  In looking at the situation I do think that I may 
> have been insensitive to other views on this very complex issue and at 
> this point am planning on publicly apologizing for that aspect next week.
>      your thoughts on Rahab would be helpful.

What did you say?

NO
> Peace,  for  steve    B-)


Pastor Jeff Hallmark   SPRUCELAND BAPTIST CHURCH
~~~Presenting the Prince of Peace to Prince George~~~