Truth is what makes us feel secure when we understand it. Truth does not change and it is an absolute. There is only one source of truth and that is the Lord God. Jesus Christ is God and He is the Truth.
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; John 14:6a
There are many different truths in the Bible and although they are all summed up and understood in Jesus Christ, it is important to understand that truths are like diamonds and there are many facets to the same truth. Each facet is a different aspect of a particular truth. Often when people argue about a truth they are often arguing about different facets of the same truth. However, if we are to understand the truth about anything then we must first know the Lord.
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10b
If we want to know and understand a certain truth then it is good to do a word study of that truth in the Scriptures. Often one verse will communicate one aspect or facet of a truth. An example of this would be if a person wants to understand how to find favor with God and with people. There are 141 instances and verses in the Bible concerning favor. Here are a few on favor.
The Bible tells us that Jesus kept increasing in favor with God and men.
And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men. Luke 2:52
However, the Bible also tells us how Jesus lived to increase in favor with God and men. Jesus had to learn the Scriptures just as we do. He was fully God, but He laid aside His God powers when He became a man. (Philippians 2:6,7) He had to live like us and yet He did not sin. He was made in the likeness of sinful flesh (Romans 8:3) . He was made like Adam after He sinned and yet Jesus never sinned. He was tempted but never yielded to the temptation. For this reason He understands our weaknesses and our temptations (Hebrews 4:15).
So, Jesus had to learn that everything He did needed to be characterized by kindness and truth.
Do not let kindness and truth leave you; Bind them around your neck,
Write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good repute
In the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:3,4
Another wonderful verse about favor is the Lord tells us its value. The Lord says that favor is better than silver or gold.
Favor is better than silver and gold. Proverbs 22:1b
There are many other verses about favor. How to receive favor from the Lord and how to lose favor with people. The Lord tells us that if we are wise then we are wise for ourself. A life of favor is one which is much easier than struggling with little or no favor from the Lord or others.
There may be another area that you are struggling with in your own personal life. When you are frustrated then often it can come from not knowing God’s truth in a particular area of life. The Lord says that “knowledge is power”. He wants to give us the knowledge and power to live an abundant life. He offers wisdom, instruction, knowledge and understanding to all of us.
Buy truth, and do not sell it, Get wisdom and instruction and understanding. Proverbs 23:23
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
When the Lord says “without reproach” then what it means is that He does not scold us for not knowing what to do or for even being in a troubling circumstance. Rather, He is communicating to us that He wants to help us. He wants to give us the truth on what to do in our struggles. That is what wisdom is. It is the knowledge of the truth of what to do in a particular situation. It is the right truth of what to do so that we can have peace and quietness and confidence.
And the work of righteousness will be peace, And the service of righteousness, quietness and confidence forever. Isaiah 32:17
Are you weary of not knowing the truth about what to do? He says to “Come to Him.”
Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
The outcome of knowing truth is not only peace, quietness and confidence but it is also rest for your soul. Come to Him and you will not be disappointed.
To You they cried out and were delivered; In You they trusted and were not disappointed. Psalm 22:5
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