Pursuit of truth

*Text: John 14:6 1, Tim. 4:16, 1 John 5:19*

Truth is the center of who Christ is, and we are called to always be seeking it;
not merely in truth telling, but in our doctrine and the way we approach God and
practice His word in life. To habitually pursue the truth is to habitually seek the
heart of the Lord. For we read,
“Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the
Father except through Me.’” John 14:6
Doctrine is important because it dictates what we place our faith in. If we put our
faith in a lie about Jesus, does it help our walks and growth in Him? Certainly
not! Thus if we desire to draw nearer to Him and become the example of Him in
all we say and do, we must pursue the truth.
“Take heed to yourself and to the doctrine. Continue in them, for in doing this
you will save both yourself and those who hear you.” (1 Tim. 4:16)
Knowing that the Spirit leads us to truth, we must make ourselves more sensitive
to His voice. Focus on Him daily, and listen intently to Him. Obey and believe
Him always, and settle it in your heart neither to question Him nor do your own
thing. Sometimes we feel subtly convicted to do something only to be subtly
tempted to question, “Why wouldn’t God be okay with this or that?” These are
the sins in the small things that catch us without our realizing it. This issue is
that we aren’t discerning the two voices and where they are from (temptation and
subtle conviction). But if we’re paying attention to what and who we’re hearing
inwardly and properly discern it, then it will be easy to understand and follow
the Holy Spirit.
But that we must follow the Spirit is evident. For as we stated previously,
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” (Rom.
8:14)
And again,
“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.” (Gal. 5:18)
If we follow the Spirit and work according to His leading, we are justified. For
in this, we are not living by works but obedience. Indeed, we ought to listen to
God and obey Him always. When we listen to His voice, we walk in Him. When
we walk in the Spirit, we are empowered to overcome all things. As it is also
written,
“I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.”
(Gal. 5:16)
And also,
“I have written to you, fathers, Because you have known Him who is from the
beginning. I have written to you, young men, Because you are strong, and the
word of God abides in you, And you have overcome the wicked one.” (1 John
2:14)
Let the word of God dwell in you richly and be obedient to the Spirit. In this, we
overcome the wicked one, who holds sway over the world. As we read,
“We know that we are of God, and the whole world lies under the sway of the
wicked one.” (1 John 5:19)

God Bless as you pursue Truth