Little White Lies

1 John 2:21 KJV

I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth.

No lie is of the truth...

Barnes Notes gives a clear understanding here.

"No form of error, however plausible it may appear, however ingeniously it may be defended and however much it may seem to be favorable to human virtue and happiness, can be founded in truth. What the apostle says here has somewhat the aspect of a truism, but it contains a real truth of vital importance, and one which should have great influence in determining our minds in regard to any proposed opinion or doctrine. Error often appears plausible. It seems to be adapted to relieve the mind of many difficulties which perplex and embarrass it on the subject of religion. It seems to be adapted to promote religion. It seems to make those who embrace it happy, and for a time they apparently enjoy religion. But John says that however plausible all this may be, however much it may seem to prove that the doctrines thus embraced are of God, it is a great and vital maxim that no error can have its foundation in truth, and, of course, that it must be worthless."

 It is so easy for us to accept some forms of biblical error because they seem so harmless or in some cases so plausible.

We have come into an era of religious tolerance. I suppose in an effort to right the wrongs of Catholic and later Protestant history we now believe that the "Christian" thing to do is accept any and all forms of religion as equally true. It is now considered hateful to have an opinion concerning Islam, Mormonism, Seventh Day Adventism or any other error. Issues of doctrine such as eternal security are laughed off as if they had no merit.

But the Word of God says no lie; not one, not the most seemingly harmless one is of the truth.

I want to be a seeker of the truth.