What is truth? From varying philosophies, to different religions, to the multitude of media outlets, to Wikipedia seems like truth is sometimes a hard thing to get our hands on. The internet has exploded the forums for scams and fraud. Even our former Presidents have redefined "is" and "crook."
Who do you believe and how do you know what's right? Jesus claimed to be the way, the truth and the life. He said He was the only way to God, the Father. Some have doubted His claim and sought to discredit or discount Him. Others have flat out denied Him. Still others have bent His truths to their own liking.
But as a friend of mine once said, "Truth is truth no matter if anyone believes it." For years courts would have one put their hand on the Bible and swear to tell the truth. Why? Because God's Word is the standard of truth. God's truth, found in His Word, was given to us for our benefit. Living by the truths of God's Word plays out to our advantage. God is interested in our health and wellbeing. When we fail to live by or adhere to the standards of God's teaching, we have to face the consequences.
Living by the truth of God's Word is not about following a list of rules and regulations. It's learning how to build and grow in my relationships with my spouse, my kids, my parents, my friends, my coworkers, my bosses. It's learning how to keep from screwing up my life or how to restore it once I've had the train wreck. It's about learning how to handle my finances, about finding my purpose, about planning for my future.
God, I want to be found faithful to your truth. Help me live day by day in your truth, Your Word. Thanks for shining your light on my path to show me the way and keep me from stumbling.
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