Thursday, January 5, 2012

The President and First Lady of the United States on lies and honesty

SOURCE: Barbara Walters interview on ABC News; <http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/president-obama-michelle-obama-answer-10-personal-questions/story?id=15190535#.TvSGlfKCaeU>; 12/22/2011; accessed 12/22/2011.

Keeping in mind the wisdom of Luke 16:10 ("He that is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much: and he that is unrighteous in a very little is unrighteous also in much"), what does the following reveal about the leader of United States of America?
On what occasion do you lie?

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Usually, the only time I lie is very personal interactions with family members, who you say, "You look great," and they don't. "Wonderful dress..." Uh, not so much.

MICHELLE OBAMA: Things where the truth would hurt other people.

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Right, the things where truth would hurt other people. Not too many big things. I said during the campaign that I'll always tell you what I think, and I will, always tell you where I stand. I'm not perfect, but you'll know what I believe.

MICHELLE OBAMA: I think the same thing. When it would hurt somebody else's feelings. When the truth isn't helpful.

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