That’s like saying the spies in the Old Testament lied when they went into scope out the lay of the grounds in the area they were to take and therefore it’s all no good.
When dealing with evil, there’s a difference.
The apostles and followers were told when questioned, to not worry ahead of time, that the Holy Spirit would provide them strength; they were not told, however, to NOT go into the catacombs or secret areas to hold what would be church services.
I realize it sounds a bit grey-ish.
Battles are fought differently, when different enemies are presented.
I don’t have a problem with what they are doing. Law enforcement does this sort of thing all the time. And courts have stated that it is A-OK with them.
Yet, law enforcement is often held to a higher standard than the citizenry. Really?