Read Genesis 20
Out of fear, Abraham for the second time told a half-truth about his wife being his sister (the first occurrence that we know about was in Egypt). His plan in doing this was to protect his own skin from Abimelech. Through God's intervention in a dream the full truth was revealed and Abraham and Sarah were blessed despite their lack of trust in relying on the truth. They were given livestock, money, and allowed to live anywhere in the land in freedom. And God brought healing and restoration to all of Abimelech's household.
Lies and half truths have consequences far beyond what can be predicted. It is always safer to rely on the truth than to meddle with twisting and bending truth into lies. Truth sets us free.
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