I used to misbehave and then lie to get away with it, but now I kind of just create drama to see if I can get out of it. Because lying stimulates me, it makes me work my brain. It's kind of fun to succeed in an almost unbelievable lie with flawless composure, or to create an entirely plausible lie and remove all doubt from the situation. One time I spammed a forum I used to use from the same account and with the same IP, then completely convinced the developer that it wasn't me. I was giddy.
The problem is, I'm a Christian. A strong one. I know lying is a sin, but I try my best to keep anything bad from happening because of it. Do you have any advice or anything?
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It's not compulsive, it's like Steks said. It's an art form.
And I don't feel guilt, in any emotional way. I know it's wrong, in a Christian sense, but it doesn't feel wrong. I just think, it doesn't hurt anybody, it can help me, and it exercises my brain.
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Lying is art when it's not actually hurting someone. Lies usually do damage, but if they're in a controlled environment (bluffing games, poker) it can be quite fun to lie.
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I would know, it's as compulsive as playing Minecraft is. It's not because it's a high that I want to have all the time, it's just... just fun, I guess.
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Although I am non-practicing, I know enough to say that the Bible has the most tangled edicts and rules of all. Lying for a good cause should be good, but honestly, a lying with no positive or negative effect shouldn't do anything.
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To be honest it's going to degenerate into pathological lying if you're not careful. Since I know and understand that going to your pastor/preacher is difficult, maybe you could have a little lying jar that you put a dollar into every time you lie? Or mark yourself with a permanent marker on your hand or arm to remind yourself? I'm not sure if you're in the stage where you do it without thinking of the moral consequences, or you just can't help yourself. The clarification would help.
It is true that the Mosaic laws aren't always 100% reliable. We don't live by everything the Jews did, and I'm not sure if the New Testament says anything about lying. So I guess it's not a terrible thing, because I believe the Lord goes by intentions, and if you're saved, you're saved. It's not like He'll condemn me for misunderstanding the rules, right?
And Feryll, I have this completely under control. And that's not like when people normally say they have things under control; I have things under control. If a problem comes up, I stop. So I'm alright, and I'll be able to quit if I feel a need to.
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Although I am non-practicing, I know enough to say that the Bible has the most tangled edicts and rules of all. Lying for a good cause should be good, but honestly, a lying with no positive or negative effect shouldn't do anything.
Which bible did u read?
The one that has been twisted in every sense of the word.
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It is true that the Mosaic laws aren't always 100% reliable. We don't live by everything the Jews did, and I'm not sure if the New Testament says anything about lying. So I guess it's not a terrible thing, because I believe the Lord goes by intentions, and if you're saved, you're saved. It's not like He'll condemn me for misunderstanding the rules, right?
And Feryll, I have this completely under control. And that's not like when people normally say they have things under control; I have things under control. If a problem comes up, I stop. So I'm alright, and I'll be able to quit if I feel a need to.
Well I suppose it might become a passing thing, then. I just figured that since you posted a thread about it you were actually seeking a means to stop doing it. I will say, however, that the New Testament surely did discourage destructive lying.
For me at least, I can't ever tell the truth. I always lie in some form or another. Have you read Eragorn? It is a really good series, but one part I feel is relevant is how in that story, the elves are physically unable to lie. They get around this by telling half truths or saying something when they mean another. I have a degree of trust issues, I can't tell anyone everything, because then what do I have that no one else does? I am a christian too, and I lie. If I go to hell for it, then so be it.
I don't ever lie to get out of confrontation when it's needed. I believe I can be an idiot, and I am nowhere near perfect, and I'll never be good enough to stop improving. So when somebody points out a problem, or I make a big mistake, I'm honest and I take my punishment to better myself. I don't lie to get ahead of society, or to get out of it.
Although I sometimes tell "little lies" to keep away from small confrontations that don't mean anything, and would just be complicated. But it's not malicious.
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The problem is, I'm a Christian. A strong one. I know lying is a sin, but I try my best to keep anything bad from happening because of it. Do you have any advice or anything?
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Stopping being christian.Slap yourself for every lie.
If you think you're doing something wrong, don't do it.
Otherwise any guilt you feel is your own fault.
Always open to critique and suggestions. (:
Though I dont just lie pointlessly.
And I don't feel guilt, in any emotional way. I know it's wrong, in a Christian sense, but it doesn't feel wrong. I just think, it doesn't hurt anybody, it can help me, and it exercises my brain.
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The framing of this circle on the ground
Brings whirlwinds, tempests, thunder and lightning.
No o.O
I would know, it's as compulsive as playing Minecraft is. It's not because it's a high that I want to have all the time, it's just... just fun, I guess.
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FFS, I am obviously wonderful.
And Feryll, I have this completely under control. And that's not like when people normally say they have things under control; I have things under control. If a problem comes up, I stop. So I'm alright, and I'll be able to quit if I feel a need to.
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The one that has been twisted in every sense of the word.
Well I suppose it might become a passing thing, then. I just figured that since you posted a thread about it you were actually seeking a means to stop doing it. I will say, however, that the New Testament surely did discourage destructive lying.
Sorry if I rambled a bit. o.O
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That depends on how often you lie and for what reason. Fundamentally, lying is dishonest.
Lieing = Hurting someone + And hurting yourself.
I don't think Lieing is a sin, I think its more of a Human Emotion.
Although I sometimes tell "little lies" to keep away from small confrontations that don't mean anything, and would just be complicated. But it's not malicious.
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