Apr 12

What is truth and why is it important that we know it?

This is not just a philosophical question that we need not concern ourselves with. The issue of truth affects every individual in this world every day. Wars are fought over differing views of truth, although those involved in those wars may not know it. Often, they simply find themselves caught up in a struggle between nations, without ever knowing the underlying issues that have led to that struggle.

How many soldiers who fought in World War II knew that they were involved in a titanic conflict between God and the devil for control of this world? Few were probably aware of the deep involvement Hitler had in the occult. Yet the whole world felt the consequences of one man's rejection of the truth. Yes, a single person's view of truth and his acceptance or rejection of it can have consequences far beyond his own beliefs.

When Jesus stood before Pilate, the issue of truth once more came up. Jesus declared truthfully to Pilate that he had come into the world for the very purpose of testifying to the truth and that everyone on the side of truth listened to him.

Pilate did not listen to him. And because of this one man's refusal to heed the truth, the Son of God was put to a most cruel death.

One person's view of truth can affect the world in profound ways. What is your view of truth? How do you think you are affecting this world?

Scripture for today: John 18:33-38
Thought for today: I am not insignificant in this world. My loyalty to the truth in Jesus Christ affects this world.
Prayer for today: Lord, I do not always see how my life affects others. Give me faith to trust that even if I do not see it, that I know that you will use my faith in you to change this world for the better.

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