Truth, as found in God’s Word, is important for everyone.
God “wants all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the TRUTH” (1 Tim. 2:4).
Truth is Important to Salvation as well as Life in Christ
Truth is vital to eternal salvation.
- Do you want to come into a relationship with God?
You must hear “the word of TRUTH, the gospel of your salvation” (Eph. 1:13) and believe “in the truth” as the Holy Spirit works in you to make you presentable to God through Christ Jesus (2 Thess. 2:13).
- Do you want to lead others into a saving knowledge of the Lord?
You must help people “understood God’s grace in all its TRUTH” (Col. 1:6).
Truth is vital to Christian living.
- Do you want to worship in a way that is pleasing to the Lord?
You must worship “in spirit and TRUTH, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks” (Jn. 4:23-24).
- Do you want to be set free from sinful habits, addictions, self, and anything else that enslaves you?
You must know the truth for “TRUTH will set you free” (Jn. 8:32)
- Do you want to be more Christ-like, holy in your conduct, attitudes, and words?
You must get into the Word for we are sanctified by the TRUTH and His “word is TRUTH” (Jn. 17:17) for it is “the knowledge of the TRUTH that leads to godliness” (Titus 1:1).
- Do you want to keep standing in the midst of spiritual battles?
You must put on the armor of God with the “belt of TRUTH buckled around your waist” (Eph. 6:14).
- Do you want to love as God loves?
You must not only say you love people but show love “with actions and in TRUTH” (1 Jn. 3:18).
- Do you want pure motives in reaching out to people?
You must purify yourself “by obeying the TRUTH so that you have sincere love for your brothers” (1 Pet. 1:22).
Church Leaders, click on the links below for articles about your role in helping people understand …
Christ-likeness: The Importance of Truth
Christ-likeness: Requires Alignment with the Truth