What Is Truth?
This question from Pilate in John 18:38 says a lot. Although Pilate knew that the Jews wanted Jesus gone due to envy, and that Jesus was guilty of no crime … although Pilate’s wife had a dream of Jesus, charging Pilate to have nothing to do with Jesus … he still delivered Him over to be crucified, having no idea what he was doing.
I wonder how many of us understand what Jesus meant when He said, “I am the … truth” (John 14:6). He was not merely saying that He does not lie; He was claiming to be the embodiment of truth. If Pilate would have listened to Jesus, he would not have had so many questions.
As you go through life, you are going to hear many contradicting statements that are going to make your head spin. This is why we need the Word of God to teach us what truth is. You may not find the answers to mundane questions that don’t matter, but everything you need to know for life and godliness is written in those pages. Truth can be found but you must seek it. Otherwise, you are like one who is tossed to and fro by the waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine. I don’t think anyone wants to be that wishy washy.
Although I am 45 years old and do not feel that young anymore, I know that I still have so much to learn. I desire to know Him more each day as I draw closer and closer to Him. I want to know truth so that I am not easily deceived. I encourage you to keep studying and growing and learning as well.
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