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“The man who says, ‘I know him,’ but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him.” (1 John 2:4, NIV84) Hypocrisy is not an option with biblical truth. The expectation is that when we have adopted God’s spiritual truths we will strive to live out those truths in…
“So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have.” (2 Peter 1:12, NIV84) I just love this thought from the apostle Peter. Even though we know the truth, and we are firmly rooted in it, we always need to be reminded…
“My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19–20, NIV84) Our job is not to declare ourselves right and the rest of…
“He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.” (James 1:18, NIV84) Does truth really matter? Isn’t it alright for you to have your truth and for me to have my truth? Can’t we be the definers of what truth is? Those…
“They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.” (2 Timothy 4:4, NIV84) What surprises me most about modern thought is its lack of tolerance. There was a day when all thought was worthy of having a place in academic and philosophical arenas. Our society talks about tolerance but has nearly…
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” (2 Timothy 2:15, NIV84) We are nearing the end of our devotional journey into the topic of truth. We have looked at the concept of truth from many…
“Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons.” (1 Timothy 3:8–10,…
“This is good, and pleases God our Savior, who wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all men—the testimony given in its proper time.” (1…
“…and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth and so be saved.” (2 Thessalonians 2:10, NIV84) “They refused to love the truth and so be saved.” Once again we are faced with the fact that understanding truth is more than cognitive assent. Paul…
“Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place.” (Ephesians 6:14, NIV84) This verse comes from a section of Scripture that is very familiar to most Christians. Here Paul encourages us, as Christians, to daily clothe ourselves with the armor of God. He assures us that…