December 14, 2022 PILLAR AND SUPPORT OF TRUTH
1 Timothy 3:14-15 “I am writing these things to you, hoping to come to you before long; but in case I am delayed, I write so that you may know how one ought to conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of the truth.”
For many, truth seems to be an illusive thing; many think that it is up to the individual to define truth however he or she defines it. The persuasive belief in our culture is that individuals should live life according to their own preferences and likes and dislikes. The sad outcome of living according to one’s own dictates is that the deep longing for significance and purpose is never realized. In our society, we are currently seeing the tragic results of trying to do away with the moral absolutes that God has put into place. One may resist or deny God, and may resist the truth He has proclaimed, but he does so at his own detriment. Truth is not up for one’s own interpretation. As believers, we are blessed to have access too, and to know the truth that God has clearly revealed. It is contrary to the nature of man, and it is a mystery, but one can experience freedom and find purpose and contentment only as they embrace and submit to the truth of God-and His truth is revealed in His word. In the passages above, Paul refers to the ‘household of God, which is the church of the living God.’ God has set His church up as His instrument on earth to be proclaimers of the truth. It is sad to say, but nonetheless true, there are ‘churches’ that have compromised the truth and are not proclaimers of the gospel that God has entrusted to the church. The gospel is not an evolving gospel and it is not to be adjusted to the desires and interpretations of man. We do not have to wonder what truth is; we can be set free by the truth that God has revealed. Note: Paul was writing these words so that they would know how to conduct themselves as members of God’s family. It is not enough to know the truth; we must be about putting truth into action; our life is to be guided by the truth of God. The gospel does not address every detail of our lives, it does not tell us what color of shirt to wear, or whatever; however, we are stewards and our stewardship is to be under the Lordship of Christ and the gospel He has given to us.
Jude 1:3a “I felt the necessity to write to you appealing that you contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all time handed down to the saints.”
John 8:32 “And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
Blessings,
Buddy
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