 We live in a world where every man defines “truth” based on his own ideas, wants, and desires (Judges 21:25).  God’s word teaches the exact opposite:

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 We live in a world where every man defines “truth” based on his own ideas, wants, and desires (Judges 21:25).  God’s word teaches the exact opposite: Jer. 10:23; Prov. 14:12  Our only infallible guide is God’s word: Psa. 119:105 3

 Truth has no positive effect in our life unless we love it (2 Thess. 2:10-12).  Do you really love the truth? Prov. 23:23; 2:1-5  Don’t forget the dire consequences of rejecting the truth! 2 Thess. 2:12  Many religious people do not love the truth! Psa. 19:7-11; 2 Thess. 2:10; Matt. 7:21-23;

 God’s word is truth and was revealed for our benefit! Jn. 17:17; Deut. 29:29; 1 Jn. 5:3  It’s the only thing that makes us complete, thoroughly equipped to serve God (2 Tim. 3:16-17).  But we must truly “know” it to be saved (1 Tim. 2:4).  We can understand God’s word! Eph. 3:1-5; Acts 17:11  Do you know the truth? Lk. 8:15; Jas. 1:21; 2 Tim. 2:15; 2 Pet. 1:3-5; Rom. 10:17  God’s word is for “those who love Him” ! 1 Cor. 2:9-10; Jn. 14:15; 1 Jn. 2:3-5 5

 Required for salvation! 2 Thess. 2:13  It is not a blind leap into the dark! Jn. 20:30-31; Heb. 11:1  The Bible is the most trustworthy book of antiquity! Lk. 2:1-2; 2 Pet. 1:19-21  Do you rely on God’s truth or the wisdom of men? Prov. 14:12; Jer. 10:23; 2 Thess. 2:

 God’s word provides facts to be believed and commands to be obeyed! 1 Pet. 1:22; 2 Thess. 2:13; 1 Jn. 2:3-5  Truth is not a smorgasbord of options from which we can pick and chose! Psa. 119:151, 160  We must obey all He reveals on a subject (Acts 20:27; 1 Cor. 14:37; 4:17).  There is a pattern! Rom. 6:17; Phil. 3:17; 2 Tim. 1:13; Heb. 8:5; Col. 3:17  Thus we must handle truth correctly and not neglect it! 2 Tim. 2:15; Jas. 2:10; 1 Cor. 2:9-10 7

 Does John’s words apply to us? 3 Jn. 3-4  “walk” refers to one’s manner of life (Psa. 26:1-3).  Must permeate every aspect of our lives, 24/7 whether anyone’s looking or not (Phil. 1:27; Eph. 4:1).  No compromise! Prov. 23:23; Jn. 4:23-24; 1 Pet. 4:11 8

 Paul demanded the truth be taught! Gal. 2:5; 1 Tim. 1:3; Gal. 1:6-12; 4:16  Doctrinal purity is a prominent New Testament theme: 2 Jn. 9-11; 1 Cor. 14:37; 4:17; Acts 20:28-31; Matt. 7:15  How is this achieved? 1 Cor. 1:10-13; Col. 3:17; 1 Pet. 4:11; 1 Jn. 4:1, 6; Acts 17:11; Lk. 8:15; 2 Thess. 2:

 Bible constantly warns about false teachers! Matt. 7:15; 2 Pet. 2:1; 1 Jn. 4:1  The truth is ever under assault! Gen. 1 & 2; Matt. 19:4-6; 1 Jn. 2:15-17: Acts 20:28-29  Poor attitude toward controversy! Acts 18:28; Isa. 30:10-11; 2 Tim. 4:3-4; 2 Jn  We must defend even if it offends! Matt. 15:9; 12-14; Jude 3; Acts 2:23; 5:28; 7:51-53; 20:26- 27; Ezek. 33:6,

 Are you discharging your duties toward the truth?  Love it?  Know it?  Believe it?  Obey it?  Walk in it?  Teach it?  Defend it?  Jn. 18:37; 6:68 11