Truth: September 12, 2014

TODAYS WORD FOR FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12, 2014.

TRUTH

DEFINITION:

A fact; reality; actuality.

SCRIPTURE:

Jesus said to the Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My Word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

There is so much deceit and deception in this world that it is very difficult at times to know if you are hearing or reading the truth. When we read the newspaper, listen to the radio or watch television it seems that most people in the news today have no understanding about the importance of telling the truth.

We also notice that this is now prevalent in many homes. One of the most difficult situations in the lives of adults and parents today is to know whether their children, their spouse or their neighbors are telling the truth. This is very unfortunate, but it is true because of the evil and sinful nature of the world we live in.

There is a way to build truth into your life. The one sure way is to become grounded in the scriptures. In other words to read the Bible daily, study the passage you read and then pray that God would make that portion relative to you.

A good illustration that we want to share with you is comparing learning the truth from the Bible to learning the details of the job where you are working. When you begin a new job or a new project at home or at school, you are trained. You are given detailed instructions as to how you are to accomplish what is expected of you. You read the orders over and over, if necessary until you fully understand what you are expected to do.

The same is true when you study the Bible. To find the truth read it over and over until God makes it clear to you what is the truth that you are looking for. Some people that believe in the Lord Jesus as their Savior have accepted erroneous ideas as truth because they have not incorporated the truth that is written in the scriptures into their hearts and mind.

You need a real desire and a solid commitment if you are going to let God’s Word shape your mind, emotions and will. The way to begin is to think of an area of need in your life and then find a passage in the Bible that addresses that need. For example if someone has hurt you look for verses on forgiveness. You can look in a concordance or in the subject section in the back of your Bible under the word forgiveness.

As you read these verses look for Instructions from God and then begin to do what He says. The awesome thing about the Bible is that there is no area of life or human experience that the Bible does not address. If we let the truths of the scriptures fill our minds, guard our emotions and influence our conduct, God will richly reward us with His blessings on our lives. By reading and meditating on His Word you will learn to understand His ways and the more you know Him the more you will love Him.

May we suggest, if you are struggling knowing the truth, to keep with you a list of the Ten Commandments. Every time you face an issue look at this list and you will find a commandment that fits. What better way is there to find the truth in today’s world. A life grounded in truth, as given to us in God’s Word, is powerful and you will learn spiritual discernment which will guide your choices and guard you against deception.

LEARNING:

Our memory verse for this week is found in Romans 6:23:

For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Christ Jesus our Lord.

PRAYER:

Help me to build truth into my life so that I can know that You are guarding my emotions and feelings and so You can overpower whatever may be holding me captive.