If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.- John 8:31-32
Meaning of truth, a fact or belief that is accepted as true. plural noun: truths
The word truth appears only 24 times in the Bible however in my opinion it appears many more times. It is subtle and eye wink when we realize how and or why!
The truth is a very important factual statement. Personally, I know only one human who perhaps always told the truth. We learn this little sin as children. How many of us as children have lied to our parents? How many of us have crafted a story to stay out of trouble? The opposite of truth is a false statement we know this action as a lie... I do believe most lies carry a heavy burden of guilt, sorrow, fear, depression... all negative wounds that can erode peace and lead your soul to the darkness of despair. A place of bondage.
But when we say, hear and see the truth, we are set free, the burden is lifted and we find we no longer need to hide or skirt the issue. We begin to breathe, and our soul begins to heal. Be warned
Our soul may be freed from this bondage but there is always a human price for our actions.
As I flipped through the pages of the Bible, I could hear in my subconscious mind. Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you, God? This is a sworn Oath that varies by country. It is an affirmation and a promise. In the US we place our hand on the Bible and raise our hands. And end our statement with God.
God is present... most people serve and believe there is a higher spiritual leader. I personally know Him as God my Father... The maker of all things. He is loving, kind, and possesses the power to rule all the universe. He is pure noble and stands on His word. Before humans clouded the picture with contracts and such legal rhetoric a person's word had value. It was a solid promise that you could take to the bank.
If we consider this a Bible study, Let’s look at (John 1:1)
In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The word hmm ... Jesus also says John 14:6 I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. Another hmmm…
Both significant! Both are truths. no one has been successful in disputing these facts. Both point us to God the Father and His word. It’s His oath, His promise His truth to His children. I envision Him taking the oath. Where did He place His hand??? It must be on His heart. Because love has always been the driving force of His mission...
It’s Him. It’s always been Him and His amazing Love! He will have the last word and that is a truth, and that we can take to the bank!!
Christ Jesus said, "Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (John 8:32)
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. John 1:14
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