Truth is such a central part of our personal relationship with the Lord that I keep on saying to people that it's something worth investing on. Let me clarify that the truth I'm referring to here is absolute truth which is God's word.
As a child of God, it is the truth of God's Word that brought me to the realization that I was lost and I needed help.
“Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
(John 8:32, NIV)
It was truth that made me see the sorry state of my life back then.
It was truth that gave me hope that I can be redeemed.
It was truth that made me see that God already paved the way for me to be saved.
It was truth that helped me decide to accept Christ as my personal lord and saviour.
When it comes to the value of truth, nothing changes after salvation. In fact, as a disciple the role of TRUTH must be firmly-established. So what are these roles when it comes to our growth and maturity as children of God?
- The truth identifies us as children of God. A good understanding of who we are gives us a better insight on how we should live. When the going gets tough, it makes it so much easier if we are anchored to the truth.
- The truth reveals sin and at the same time, it helps us in overcoming sin. Once we accept that there is a sin problem, God's word is the only weapon that we need to come to a resolution.
- The truth reminds us of who we are in the Lord. If we have no room for the transforming power of God's word in our lives, it makes it easier to do what goes against our identity.
- The truth is our pattern of living.
- The truth reveals the heart. When confronted with the truth, how do we respond to it?
While this is definitely not an exhaustive list, the obvious reality is that we need to take every opportunity in knowing the truth, living by the truth, and proclaiming the truth.