THE FOUNDATION OF TRUTH
“Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:”- Ephesians 4:13–15
In our society, it has become common to hear people referring to “my truth” or “your truth.” But there is no such thing. Truth is not a commodity that varies based on the person. Truth is an absolute. There are things that are true, and there are things that are false. Our perceptions and experiences may vary, but that does not change the truth. The truth is absolute, certain, and unchanging. It is not and never has been relative to conditions, circumstances, or personalities.
The truth is what the truth is, because the truth is set and settled by the nature and character of God. “That by two immutable things, in which it was impossible for God to lie, we might have a strong consolation, who have fled for refuge to lay hold upon the hope set before us” (Hebrews 6:18). People change. Scientific understanding is altered and updated constantly. History is rewritten as new discoveries are made. Educational methods and ideologies are altered. Truth remains.
If we want a sure and certain source of truth upon which to build our lives, we must fill our hearts and minds with the Word of God. The night before His crucifixion, Jesus prayed: “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth” (John 17:17). We must know the truth to overcome error. If we want a solid foundation for uncertain times, we must build on the unchanging truth of the Bible. (Today in the Word)
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
