“What is Truth? - Pontus Pilate (John 18:38)
The Truth can be a hard thing to reconcile oneself to accept even when it is plainly seen. It can seem rigid, unyielding, narrow, sometimes even baffling.
Sometimes, like Grandpa Joe (below), influencers in our lives would try to argue the case against Truth on our behalf, circumvent the rules, or even steal us away to safer places where they can continue their influence unobstructed.
When confronted with Truth, all of us struggle to some degree to reconcile our biases, our pre-formed notions, our traditions, and our deeply held beliefs. Sometimes they just don’t square up. And that’s a hard thing to accept.
But at the end of the day It’s about the humility with which we as an individuals approach Truth and its Author that makes all the difference.
Because without humility, Truth seems an unfair taskmaster.
But WITH humility, comes the opportunity to walk in true liberty for body, mind, soul, and spirit.
Are there things in your life that you believe are true which may not be so? Truth is objective, not subjective. If what you believe is objectively true, then it will survive scrutiny, challenge, and testing.
1. Have the courage to allow yourself to be challenged.
2. For every proponent you read, study 3 critics.
3. Don’t give up just because it’s difficult work
4. Stay Humble
5. Be quick to learn, slow to speak.
“And Ye shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free.” - Jesus (John 8:32)