SoSick,

I'm sorry, but I don't agree with everything you said in response to my post.

Let me first point out that my above post was directed at correcting the misquoting of the 9th commandment. Nothing more, nothing less.

Secondly, the Hebrews did not "steal" the Egyptians' jewelry. The Bible says:



I think it's extremely important to be accurate when referring to the Bible and/or Biblical concepts; otherwise, those who are reading and listening may get misinformation or come to the wrong conclusions.

The Lord God blessed the children of Israel by giving them favor with the Egyptians. I see no indication that there was any deceipt or stealing taking place.

Or perhaps you could look at it this way...had I been in the Egyptians' shoes, I would have gladly given the children of Israel anything they wanted to get them to leave my country.

Lying to a gunman to save your life or the life of your family is an extreme example, but one that I think makes the point that the Lord God did not command us to never lie. However, I'm not so sure I agree that "deceiving a deceiver nullifies the event." I'll have to think about that and search the scriptures.

Regarding your last point, I do think I remember reading (perhaps in Revelation?) a passage similar to what you are saying about God sending deception, but I'd have to look it up to read the full context before I can say with certainty that I agree.

I mean no offense, but I'm just trying to be accurate. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/reading.gif" alt="" />