Truth is Truth

"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.

  

1 John 1:8-10

Don't Be Fooled

Satan is cunning and crafty. He is out to fool us, every one of us. Those days when we find ourselves justifying a behavior we know to be wrong, Satan is right there egging us on. He encourages wrong and celebrates evil. He is evil. We know that, yet we still fall into the trap he sets for us. There is no doubt he is over-the-top pleased with himself these days. Just think about the many ways he sets out to trick us into thinking we are right...when we are so wrong.

He has fooled society into believing that murdering babies is okay. More than okay, it is a good thing. Oh, how we will pay for falling for this ploy. Many of the people we admire, Hollywood types, promote and condone these murders. Let us not be fooled. Satan has done a job on them. They have a soapbox most of us don't have, but that doesn't make them right.

Jesus will return, we don't know when, but He is coming. "At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and all the nations of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory." (Matthew 24:30-31) It will be hard to live through this time, especially for those who work against Him.

During times like today, even believers will find it difficult to be loyal. The lies will be attractive, and we may easily fall prey to the deceptions and falsehoods. But Jesus is coming, make no mistake about it, and He will right all wrongs. When He comes, there will be no doubt; and too late, all will see and understand and be filled with regret--all the nations of the earth will mourn.

Don't be fooled. Make straight your paths! No matter what you are facing now--how big the enemy looks--we know that victory is certain...Because He Died,

Suggestion: Use Psalm 91 to pray for the unborn babies and for their mothers. Psalm 91 has been prayed over our military as they face the enemy on the battlefield. This is a new battlefield, and one that needs our vigilant prayer.

Matthew 24:26-31