Lying

Thank you for instigating! This seems like an interesting topic and set up; indeed, we both have interesting views on 'lying' so this will be fun. First off, I am not arguing that ALL lying is bad. Are you, Pro, arguing that most arguing is not bad? At any rate, I am not against every single lie that leaves a sinful human being's mouth, especially in a case where (for example) if you knew a person was suicidal, and she asked you if there was any poison in the house, you believe it would be acceptable to lie to her in order to save her life. I am simply inferring the proposition that SOME lying is bad. I am against MOST cases of telling lies. Here's why: Lies get you into deeper trouble. There are a lot of times when you are--as my opponent said previously--trying to cover up your tracks, and you don't want to be exposed of something you did before. The result is that you lie about something you did. But the point is, this is just digging yourself into a deeper hole and eventually you'll be so caught up in your lie that you can't escape. And what of your entire situation when someone finds out the truth about you? You're red handed and you'll be even more embarrassed and uncomfortable than you would've been if you would've told the truth in the first place. Now I will attempt a rebuttal. "My parents are lied to when I have certain conversations with them when it deals with me in general as they get mad when I am "too truthful" with them." Sir, you have different parents than I am used to! Or, you're just looking at them from an odd perspective excuse me. You see, my parents appreciate it when I tell the straight out truth instead of lying, even if what I'm saying puts my ego in a bad light behavior-wise, and it COULD be the same with your parents--you're just not seeing them that way. I don't know but no matter what, your parents should be happy when you tell the truth rather than lie to them. If they don't show it, you should remember that they wouldn't be disappointed with you if you trust them with the truth, and when you lie you're 'digging yourself into a deeper hole.' "When... I'm majorly depressed or angry...but I lie and say "I'm fine". The list of lies I've told goes on." The greatest and wisest book in the whole existence of literature says that lying is wrong and that we should strive to be truthful and honest in all we do. In fact it says that the spirit of lying is a temptation and is a sin we should not commit. This book is God's Word, and the Creator of all things expects us to bring the Bible's truth into realization and apply it to our lives. This is a big reason I don't believe lying is okay. BUT, you must know now that I have sinned greatly. I confess that, but you must also know that ALL have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God, so we should ALL confess ANY sins we commit in the past. After we repent, we should endeavor towards a purer lifestyle of truth rather than lies. So if you have a list of lies, you shouldn't just sit there with them, you should examine them. Point out the ones that put you in a better situation and the ones that put you in a worse situation. Repent of them, because they are sins, and then realize that you should remove the habit of lying from your everyday life. I'm not yelling at you to do anything but I'm explaining the gist of Jesus Christ saving from our sins because it an action that will lift burdens from our lives. Maybe your grandma is right, because you could be safer and more secure if you told the truth about how you're feeling! Thank you for your time, anyone who is voting and read this far! Good luck, Pro!