In the Jedi code, can the ends justify the means?
At least sometimes they can. For example, Qui-Gonn uses a mind trick to steal a bongo and telekinesis to cheat at gambling (with the chance cube).
How far does this go? I’m wondering…
Luke: Alderaan? I’m not going to Alderaan. I’ve got to go home. It’s late, I’m in for it as it is.
Obi-Wan: I need your help, Luke. She needs your help. I’m getting too old for this sort of thing.
Luke: I can’t get involved! I’ve got work to do! It’s not that I like the Empire, I hate it, but there’s nothing I can do about it right now. It’s such a long way from here.
Obi-Wan: That’s your uncle talking.
Luke: Oh God, my uncle. How am I ever going to explain this?
Obi-Wan: Learn about the Force, Luke.
Luke: Look, I can take you as far as Anchorhead. You can get a transport there to Mos Eisley or wherever you’re going.
Obi-Wan: You must do what you feel is right, of course. [sits, thinks for a moment] Excuse me for a moment, I have to, uh… go to the bathroom. [slips away, makes an anonymous phone call] Hello, stormtroopers? I have some information on where you might be able to find certain droids you may be looking for…
Is it possible? If sufficiently desperate, could a Jedi do such a thing?