It can be challenging today to determine who is telling us the truth. You have probably heard phrases such as: “You have your truth and I have my truth.” or “There is no truth.” There are other sayings similar in meaning, which are attempting to make us believe that there is no solid ground for us to base our life upon.
But God doesn’t agree with that thinking. In fact, the Lord Jesus clearly stated: “I am the way, the truth and the life.” [John 14:6].
Therefore, in order to determine the truth from a lie, we must become increasingly familiar with the Bible, also known as the Word of God.
The Bible is timeless.
The Bible applies to every living person.
The Bible is God’s communication to people.
These are some of the truths the Bible states:
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” – Isaiah 41:10
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever…” –Hebrews 13:8
“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9
“God is not human, that he should lie, not a human being, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill?” Numbers 23:19
“For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness.” Psalm 33:4
“And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,” Ephesians 1:13
“Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous — how well I know it.” Psalm 139:14
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32
“The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy.” Proverbs 12:22
“The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.” Psalm 145:18
“God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.” John 4:24
“These are the things you are to do: Speak the truth to each other, and render true and sound judgment in your courts;” Zechariah 8:16
“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:18
“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them. God blessed them and said to them, ‘Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it.’” Genesis 1:27–28
“So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.” Matthew 19:6
“Do not have sexual relations with a man as one does with a woman; that is detestable.” Leviticus 18:22
“Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 6:9-10
“There are six things the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.” Proverbs 6:16-19
These are only a few of the truths we find in the Bible. What have you learned as a result of reading the above verses? What changes might you make in your life as a result of what you have learned?
As you spend more time studying God’s Word, you will discover many more that apply to your life.
We can know the truth, and God’s truth does set us free! Will you commit to spending more time in God’s Word than you do in reading other materials and/or watching TV? If you choose to do this, what blessings do you expect from God?
Please contact me at: ButGodCares@gmail.com if you want to talk about a relationship with Jesus, and what it is like to walk in the truth.
Living for Jesus, Donna
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