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Jan 2024
33m 58s

Lying and Hiding the Truth Prudently

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Is it always wrong to lie? Why is the truth so important? Jeff Cavins addresses these questions in today’s podcast. Looking at Church teaching and Scripture, Jeff explains the harm of dishonesty, the goodness of truth, and why, at times, it is right to hide the truth.

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Truthfulness guards what should be kept private.

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