"God Needs Our Help?!"

As I was studying Joshua this week I was once again struck by the fact that God used Rahab, in an extremely excellent way, in spite of her lying about the spies being hidden on her rooftop. I think it's important to point out that lying wasn't uncommon for a "lady of the night" like Rahab, but God still chose to use her in spite of it all - just as He does us.

Therefore, I would lie.. I mean like, to purpose a question that, Lord willing, will be answered in this Sunday's sermon. So give me some feedback and share your thoughts and Biblical backing concerning the following question:

"In God's eyes, is it ever "RIGHT" to lie?"

Many say yes, but God says no; hence the 9th Commandment... Does He ever "honor" someone for lying? Does He ever consider lying unsinful or God honoring? Is there such thing as a "God honoring lie"? What about the Bible smuggling saints that have snuck into countries that forbade them to do such a thing? What about those, like Corrie Ten Boom, who hid the Jews; was it "o.k." for them to lie about having Jews hidden in their household? What would've/could've happened if they told the truth? What about lying to protect your own family from "big brother" and the like, all in the name of "freedom" of course?

Our question again is: "In God's eyes, is it ever "RIGHT" to lie?"

So, is it?

Ah yes, one more question: have you ever been personally put in a position where you had to make a decision like this? To sin and lie, or trust God and tell the truth? Which did/do you think honored God the most, or in the way He wanted to be honored?

I look forward to your feed back.

PT