Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeLife becomes so simple when you never lie
'Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.' (Proverbs 12:22)
It is my proposition that, socially speaking, the above biblical verse (and others like it) are offering poor advice, and that lying is necessary for the efficient running of society.
Now, I'm 'not' underplaying honesty and integrit ...[text shortened]... society not to grind to a halt. It makes us more efficient as a species and to get things done.
A few weeks and you do answer 'fine' EVERY single time you are asked how you are
Originally posted by @karoly-aczelLife becomes so simple when you never lie
Life becomes so simple when you never lie
A few weeks and you do answer 'fine' EVERY single time you are asked how you are
Word.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeTip for a pro: tell them how their soul looks. This is easy and bypasses the physical without lying
Is not an 'untruth' a lie?
I recall, many years ago, while working in a Day Centre for people with dementia, that an elderly lady arrived in the morning with toothpaste smeared all over her face (clearly having mistaken it for face cream). As was her custom and need for reassurance, she asked me how she looked.
I replied something along the lin ...[text shortened]... ternative would have been to say:
"No you don't look good. You have toothpaste on your face."
All life is a metaphor.
If you see society needing lies then it will
I guess if you can live with your concsience then the Lord approves. Look in the mirror with a clear mind and any impurities will surface
Originally posted by @karoly-aczelI guess if you can live with your concsience then the Lord approves.
Tip for a pro: tell them how their soul looks. This is easy and bypasses the physical without lying
All life is a metaphor.
If you see society needing lies then it will
I guess if you can live with your concsience then the Lord approves. Look in the mirror with a clear mind and any impurities will surface
This might be true for many, but there are more than a few who don't seem to have much, if any. of a conscience.
Originally posted by @karoly-aczel... evil hates it when you are happy. It plagues the righteous but cant touch them
Life becomes so simple when you never lie
A few weeks and you do answer 'fine' EVERY single time you are asked how you are
I'm not confident , I just appear that way
Originally posted by @thinkofoneTrue that. However , as things come to a head, all beings are affected .
[b]I guess if you can live with your concsience then the Lord approves.
This might be true for many, but there are more than a few who don't seem to have much, if any. of a conscience.[/b]
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeI agree. But this slope looks very slippery. I mean, if it is sometimes okay to lie, isn't it sometimes okay to do anything else?
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lying is necessary for the efficient running of society. ...
Originally posted by @karoly-aczel"Evil hates it when you are happy."
... evil hates it when you are happy. It plagues the righteous but cant touch them
I'm not confident , I just appear that way
Splendid.
Originally posted by @karoly-aczelLiving outside of reality, i.e., delusion, is the enemy.
I would lie if it benefitted the greater good.
This is a life skill that I'm yet to master.
While a given lie may superficially seem to benefit society, it can only serve as a detriment in the long term.
Originally posted by @thinkofoneThe wise know NOT to manipulate but free 'society'
Living outside of reality, i.e., delusion, is the enemy.
While a given lie may superficially seem to benefit society, it can only serve as a detriment in the long term.
Originally posted by @thinkofoneTruth can be crushing to both spirit and drive. In contrast 'a well-intentioned lie' can boost morale and lead to a 12 percent increase in productivity.
Living outside of reality, i.e., delusion, is the enemy.
While a given lie may superficially seem to benefit society, it can only serve as a detriment in the long term.