The Right Thing

Every parent has lived through the lying-stage with their children.  I remember being the lying child and the parent of the lying child!  My sister, Debbie, will gladly share how my lying got her two spankings in one day!

God has a lot to say about the Truth.  As Believers, we are called [commanded] to speak and live It.  Since Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, why do we have such trouble with this foundational principle of Christianity?  Our obedience to living according to God’s Truth reveals how authentic our faith is. When we’re willing to stand with God’s Word, it shows.  Isaiah warns us what happens when God’s People reject and neglect His Truth: “Justice is turned back, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has stumbled in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.” (59:14)  When we wink, turn our heads away, and shut our eyes to the Light of Scripture, God doesn’t allow us to see that which delivers us FROM calamity and UNTO blessed peace.  There is never any profit [at all] in rejecting Christ and the Gospel.  Living according to Truth isn’t easy -- actually, it’s tough and [at times]  lonely and [often] misunderstood. We aren’t usually presented with easy situations or circumstances, but speaking and living obediently to Truth is holy and righteous.  So, what’s the problem?  That’s what Deb’s been wondering all these years – why wouldn’t I just speak the truth!  (Sorry, Deb)  This is a question every Believer must faces today and will one day answer before Almighty God.  Know the Truth. Speak the Truth. Live the Truth. Obey the Truth.  It’s just the right thing to do!