John 8:31-32 Then
Jesus said to the people who had believed in Him, “If you continue in My word,
you are truly My disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth
will make you free.” (NRSV)
The ancient Greek word for
‘truth’ in our Gospels is pronounced ‘aleethia’. It means something that
is absolutely free from pretense, deception, falsehood, or corruption. In the
New Testament, it is often attributed to the works and ways of God – something that
is absolutely certain, a divine reality which cannot be challenged or changed
by human guile or caprice. This truth – the real truth – will remain throughout
history and continue into the everlasting realm of God. This is why Jesus
declares that He is the Truth – the whole and unassailable truth – which cannot
be diminished or destroyed. As Christians, then, we are called upon to seek,
know, and live by the Truth for only then, as Jesus wisely stated, will we be
made free.
Application: Ponder on
what truth actually is and let’s ask ourselves – are we living truthful lives?
Prayer: Lord Jesus,
teach us to value truth above all else, for only real, divine, and sacred truth
can set us free. In Your Holy Name, we pray. Amen.
John Stuart is the pastor
of Erin
Presbyterian Church in Knoxville,
Tennessee. Come and join us for worship each Sunday at 11:00 AM. You will be
made very welcome 😊
Today’s image is one of
John’s drawings called ‘Light of Liberty.’. If you would like to view a larger
version, please click this link: Light.
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