Can One Lie to Not Reveal a Secret?

Quiz

1 - Is it a Torah prohibition to lie?

• Yes.
• No, but it is not appropriate.
• No, but it is a rabbinic prohibition.

2 - When is it permitted to lie?

• For the sake of earning a living.
• If it won’t cause any harm.
• For the sake of maintaining peace or to prevent doing a prohibition.

3 - Can you lie to prevent revealing something that was told to you in confidence?

• No.
• Only if it will cause a big financial loss.
• Yes, if it is the only way you can get out of it.