Truth in today's culture is subjective and has lost it's meaning as the "the quality or state of being true." and "that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality." I saw this license plate cover and it got me thinking, what does the Bible say about truth.
Jesus said to those who believed him; "You are truly my disciples if you remain faithful to my teaching. And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free" (John 8:31-32). He said "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). Jesus prayed for us, "Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth (John 17:17)." He promised in Matthew 21:22, "Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith."
So what's the idea behind, "Truth decay"?
How does reading the Bible prevent "Truth decay"?
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So what's the idea behind, "Truth decay"?
- 1 Timothy 4:1 warns, "Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons,"
- In Mark 7:1-13, Jesus condemns the religious leaders for ignoring God's law and substituting it with there own traditions. In Mark 7:14-22 He teaches how defilement comes "from within" and "out of a person's heart" this is the source of all evil thoughts..
The Spirit of God is needed
- 1 Corinthians 2:11-14 The Spirit of God knows our thoughts, reveals truth and without the Spirit of God we can't accept the truth of Jesus (Ephesians 3:21, John 3:3)
- The great news is that Jesus, the son of God, sent his Holy Spirit into the world after his death, resurrection and ascention. This fullfils the prophecy of Joel 2:28
- 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 expands on spiritual gifts received by the Holy Spirit and how to discern against evil spirits and to use your gifts within the Body of Christ
How does reading the Bible prevent "Truth decay"?
- The FBI doesn't study all the counterfeit currencies that abound. They study the real thing, therefore they are able to spot the counterfeits. Proverbs 30:5 teaches that "Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him."
- Acts 17:11 shows it's commendable to examine the Scriptures daily to see if what is preached by others is true.
- Ephesians 6:14, in relations to spiritual warfare we must fasten on the belt of truth.
- 2 Timothy 3:16-17 "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work."
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