Truth

“These six things doth the Lord hate; yea, seven are an abomination unto him; A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood” (Proverbs 6:16-17).
The Lord hates a lying tongue because it is the very antithesis of who He is. “He is the Rock, His work is perfect: for all His ways are judgment: a God of Truth and without iniquity, just and right is he” (Deuteronomy 32:4, emphasis added). Jesus called Himself the truth (John 14:6), and the Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of truth. Absolute truth is the very essence of the Godhead. When we are born again, the Spirit of truth indwells each believer. If we lie, we grieve the Holy Spirit and hinder His work in our lives. God, “Desirest truth in the inward parts” (Psalms 51:6) – in the very core of our being. Believers are to love the truth; walk in the truth and share the truth. We live in a society that no longer desires absolute truth. It is more important to be politically correct so that we do not offend people. Nevertheless, the very message of the gospel is offensive. Our Lord and Savior is a stumbling block to many. Jesus was very “exclusive and intolerant” in His message. He is the Way. No man can come to the father but by Him (John 14:6). Now, we have these options: tell men what they want to hear, or tell them the truth. Even though they may bristle at the truth, the truth-if they accept it- will set them free. (John 8:32). As men of integrity, it is our duty to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15) to believers and unbelievers alike. May God give us the courage to be bearers of truth.