"If we go around bragging, 'We have no sin,' then we are
fooling ourselves and are strangers to the truth." (1
John 1:8 VOICE)
"...the truth is not in
us..." (NIV)
"...refusing to accept the
truth..."(TLB)
"...only fooling
ourselves..." (MSG)
Of all the many the names of
Jesus, Truth is a mighty one. He is many other things: Light, Savior, Redeemer
and Lamb, to only name a few. But Truth stands out for me today. We are
surrounded by so much untruth, out and out lies, that sometimes it is difficult
to discern truth. I am learning that when faced with questioning if something
is factual, I must turn to scripture and prayer. Satan can sugar coat deception
and make it seem attractive, causing me to wonder what is right, what is wrong;
where does truth live?
As I was reading the text for
today, I noticed that this verse is teaching us that we are all sinful,
imperfect, and far from righteous. We tend to think that everything is OK. If
it feels good, do it. But we are really fooling ourselves. Acknowledging this
is the first step to confessing and asking forgiveness.
But, when I wrestle with the
reality that I am far from perfect; sometimes even denying that I am wrong, I
am denying God and His Son. For if I don't admit I am imperfect, capable of
sinful behavior, I am refusing to accept the truth. I am refusing
to accept Jesus - who is Truth.
There are many examples of this
in our society. The political system is at odds with itself, it is at odds with
the Truth. Saying that it is okay to sacrifice an unborn baby for the
convenience of the parent - is to deny truth. Removing the legal ramifications
of murder doesn't make it any the less murder. Truth is truth. Abortion is murder.
As Christians we must pray to right these wrongs, to bring the Truth back into focus. We do this one prayer at a time, one day at a time.
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