What is truth? Ironically,
Pilate asked that question with THE Truth standing right in front of him. John
18:38
Today I found myself in a bit of a sad funk… sad that
what should be so clear has become murky… sad that we are compelled to see
reality through funky distortion glasses… sad that truth has become whatever
you want it to be...sad that children are being raised in such unstable times
with shifting sand, instead of solid ground, under their feet.
Last night my husband and I watched a movie about a man
adrift at sea. His sailboat was damaged and he was forced into his life raft. While
he was gathering up supplies and preparing to abandon ship, the boat continued
taking on water. The water level rose slowly inch by inch in the bottom of the
vessel until, all of a sudden the water
rushed in and within minutes the vessel sank out of sight beneath the surface
of the sea.
In recent years society started down a slippery slope, moving
little by little away from the absolute truth of Scripture, condoning
convenience rather than conviction – redefining meanings and rewriting history to
match our desires. It’s called being loving and accepting and even tolerant, but in reality it creates
confusion and uncertainty. Where there is no solid foundation the structure is
weak and unstable and soon collapses.
Call it what you want – a leaky boat, a slippery slope,
an unstable structure – all are dangerous and threaten the very fabric of
society.
What is truth?
Jesus said He is the truth. John 14:6
The Holy Spirit is called “the Spirit of truth” who guides
us into truth. John 16:13
God’s Word is truth. John 17:17
Jesus called sin “sin” and instructed: “go and sin no
more.”
He, the very personification of love and acceptance, did not compromise or change the
standard for the comfort or convenience of anyone.
He, THE TRUTH, spoke truth.
What is truth?
The
truth is freeing. John 8:32
When you
know the truth you can be set free;
free to live and love and serve.
But to
know the truth there has to be acknowledgement of the truth.
Absolutely.
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