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Friday, February 24, 2017Hi, I lied to my dad a few times about drinking twisted tea, having a facebook (I deleted my facebook), why I came home from school late (because I had a detention, and I told him I was checking my grades), etc. – but I don't want to admit to him that I lied because he's verbally abusive. Do I have to admit to my dad that I lied to him??? Am I lying to him by not admitting that I lied before?Sincerely,
Troubled Kid
Dear Troubled Kid,
You lied to your father, and you need to ask for his forgiveness. Part of repentance is asking forgiveness (Lk 17:4). It is unfortunate that your relationship with your father is so unhealthy, but regardless of how he acts, you have a responsibility to do what is right (Matt 16:24). Your conscience is obviously bothered by hiding these lies… it is time to clear that conscience (Acts 24:16). May God bless you in your courage to put truth first in your life.
Omniscient
Thursday, February 23, 2017While on earth in human form, did Jesus know everything?Sincerely,
Smarty Pants
Dear Smarty Pants,
No, Jesus didn’t know everything while here on Earth. When Jesus was a child, He grew and learned things just like every other child (Lk 2:52). When discussing the destruction of Jerusalem, Jesus specifically said that He wasn’t aware when the Father would destroy that city (Matt 24:36). When He was in His physical body, Jesus suffered and dealt with every weakness and struggle that we do (Heb 4:15)… including not always knowing what would happen next.