Jesus said, “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). Consider five facts about truth:
- We can know the truth. Even in a confusing, divided world, truth is available right before us in the Bible. It is understandable, discernible, and simple. Pretending it does not exist does not exempt us from it.
- Truth will make us free from Satan, sin, addiction, hopelessness, selfishness, and guilt. Seek truth. Embrace it.
- Truth can be painful and inconvenient (Matthew 16:21). It does not change based on personal feelings.
- Truth is valuable. “Buy the truth, and do not sell it” (Proverbs 23:23). Denying the truth does not change it (John 12:48), so it is wise to be open to changing ourselves (cf. Acts 8:40).
- Truth is powerful (Romans 1:16). It can “make us,” or we can break ourselves upon it. It can change us and give us back the good life that sin and the devil took from us (Hebrews 4:12).
Your word is truth.“ – John 17:17
