Truth is a universal topic. Today, we hear much about each person having “his own truth”. There is an ideological warfare confronting us, as we face the issues of knowing truth and speaking truth in our day. Truth has been confused with lies camouflaged in opinions.
Lions don’t lie! They clearly speak their intentions with their ears, the posture of their tails, the shape of their mouth, the sounds of their roars. Their very presence is intimidating. There is no doubt what their next move will be. Lions clearly reveal their objectives. Truth of his target and goal is not hidden or disguised. This massive predator is coming after me, if given a chance!
“ Does a lion roar in the thicket when it has no prey?
Does it growl in its den when it has caught nothing?”
Amos, the prophet who carried the burden on God’s heart
and the plight of God’s people states these words
in the first Chapter, verse 2 …”The Lord roars…Amos 3:4
Telling a lie is like pounding a nail in the wall of one’s character. Telling the truth removes the nail, but leaves the mark. No man ever puts a stumbling-block in the way of others by telling the truth”. Oswald Chambers Truth is the foundation upon which anything that stands is built.
We find unchanging truth as we acquaint ourselves with the mind and heart of God in His Word. For example: “ If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.”! Jn. 1:8 or “The law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” Or Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life.” Jn. 14:6 In the continuing conflict between good and evil, truth is the weapon that wins the war.
One of my husband’s favorite verses is John 8:44 which says, “He(Satan) was a murderer from the beginning and not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” In case I was negligent in telling you where lies come from, John 8: 44 very clearly states the truth.
Do you exaggerate when talking to others?
Do you lie or tell only part of the truth to escape the consequence of your actions?
Do you misrepresent the Lord with inconsistent or negative attitudes?
Do you give damaging reports of others?
We lie in many culturally “acceptable” ways.
Let’s take a stand against dishonesty and deception on every level this week…
Only truth sets us free.
~Jackie Johnson - I am a former tribal missionary to the Kuna Indians on the Colombian border in Central America. Fluent in several languages, my husband and I currently pastor a Spanish-speaking church in Southern California. My passion is mentoring and equipping dedicated young women for life, marriage, motherhood, and beyond. I am the mother of two daughters and the grandmother of three Princesses and four young Knights.
