Building Truth Into Your Life

“First of all, then, I urge that entreaties and prayers, petitions and thanksgivings, be made on behalf of all men, for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity. This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1 Timothy 2:1-4

When the apostle Paul entered a city, he immediately went to the synagogue and presented the gospel message to the Jews. He then went to the Gentiles. Regardless of whether or not the Jews accepted Jesus as Savior, Paul was committed to preaching the truth of God to all men and women. However, Paul lived in a time when truth was often distorted and watered down by false teachers. Many taught only portions of God’s truth, leaving room for human interpretation. Nothing is more important to the Christian life that the truth of God’s Word.

Without His Word to guide us, we are like rudderless ships set adrift on a tempest sea. Only the truth of God’s Word can calm the storms of fear and doubt that pound our lives. Only God’s Word can chart a straight path through the fog of disillusionment and adversity. The people of Paul’s day longed for truth. Yet they rejected the only source of truth when they rejected Christ.

Are you facing a situation that seems humanly overwhelming? Turn to the truth of God’s Word, and you will find direction and help. Ask God to help you build the power of His truth into your life so that you may know His will and receive His help.

“The sum of Your word is truth...” Psalm 119:160