TODAY’S WORD FOR MONDAY JUNE 15, 2015.
TRUTH
Conformity with fact or reality; the actual state of a matter; a verified or indisputable fact.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6.
Have you ever asked yourself the question, “What is truth?” When Jesus stood on trial before Pilate He said. “For this I came into the world to testify to the truth.” Pilate replied by asking the question, “What is truth?” This is a question debated by man over the centuries.
Truth is commonly defined in this way:
1. Truth is that which corresponds to reality.
2. Truth is that which matches its object.
3. Truth is simply telling it like it is.
There are some who say truth is relative and there is no absolute truth. If truth is relative then how do we know when and where it applies? Some say we can’t know truth but if that is so who or what do we believe in? If there is no absolute truth there is no basis for moral right and wrong. Truth then becomes whatever individuals think it should be to advance their own personal goals. The result would be a world full of chaos and destruction.
Many things can have some truth to it, but absolute truth must have a source from which it is originated and one that is unchanging.
When Jesus was on trial before Pilate, Jesus answered Pilate’s question of interrogation. “I came into this world to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to Me” (John 18:35). Pilate had the truth standing right in front of him but he did not recognize truth. Most people do not want to know truth today and, like Pilate, they do not recognize truth when they see or hear it.
If you really want to know the truth you must listen to what Jesus said in His Word. Jesus is the truth and His Word teaches us His standards for truth and for moral behavior.
If your children ask you, “What is truth?” would you be able to answer them? It is the parent’s responsibility to teach their children that “Jesus is truth.” God has given everyone a conscience to tell right from wrong. Romans 2:14-15 clarifies this for us. Every time we describe something as good or bad, we will imply in our decision process a moral standard that was written by Jesus in the Bible. Many will ignore what the Bible says when they make their decision about what is good or bad.
We need to understand that the Biblical principles are standards of truth originated by an eternal and unchanging God who does not lie. God is truth indeed. Only God who is the creator of all things has the right to define what is wrong or right. Jesus said, “HE IS TRUTH,” and He has that right because he is God’s Son and was sent by God, His Father, to bring truth into the world.
Our memory verse for this week is found in Hebrews 13:8.
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever.
Help me to hide Your Word in my heart that I might not sin against You. Help me to always know what is truth and guide me to teach my children, grandchildren and others to look to You and Your Word for the real truths in life.
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