One of the best known statements in
the book of Proverbs is found in chapter 23:
Buy the truth and do not sell it— wisdom,
instruction and insight as well. - Proverbs 23:23
This is one of the most valuable
verses in the Bible. There are a few terms in scripture that are synonymous
with God, and truth is one of them.
Satan, on the other hand, is appropriately called the father of lies. Those of
us who are motivated by truth are greatly blessed because, as scripture says, the
truth makes us free.
I've never been interested in hearing
what someone thinks I want to hear, and I've never been interested in telling
others what I think they want to hear. I’m sure those who know me best will
agree with this. I don’t enjoy flattery and I don’t engage in it. It has no
value. I appreciate it when someone gives me what I think is a genuine
compliment and I thank them for it. But
oddly enough, I’m always a little surprised when I give a compliment and
someone indicates that I’m just being kind. I think to myself, am I being kind?
I was just making an observation, just trying to be truthful. Yep, I’m a little
weird that way but I love the truth, and I love reading scripture because it’s
ripe with truth and wisdom.
Truth is a strong foundation. This is the case whether you are building a
house and need the correct specs, an organization and you need the right person
in the right position, or whether you are building a relationship that will
thrive or fail depending on the level of trust.
Truth - pay whatever it costs and
never sell out.
How does the scripture encourage you
to be more truthful?
Rob Hall
Worship Pastor
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