Stability and Reference for College Students – What Is Truth?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “God is Truth.”? Well, that is one of His names. The Bible is clear when It says God cannot lie; thus, everything He says is true. However, It also says that every man (or woman) is a liar. Being honest, we all have told lies at one time or another. But do you do it regularly, on purpose and by habit?
Lies vs. Errors
Everyone makes mistakes. Everyone lies. Both are true statements. But so is the statement, “To err is human.” No one is perfect; despite your best efforts, sometimes you are going to make mistakes, which is not lying if your intentions were in the best interest of others. However, if your intentions were motivated by jealousy, greed, envy, or self-interest, then it is very likely some falsehoods were involved. Why? Because you are biased. You are wanting life to go your way, even if your life inconveniences, denigrates, puts-down or otherwise costs others to pay an unfair or unjustified or unwarranted price. We all have experienced this both in ourselves and in others. So examples here would really serve no purpose.
White Lies and Big Lies
Does it matter whether a lie is a “white lie” or a “big lie”? We may feel better about the white lie than the big lie, but we have still lied. God treats both the same. Either is a sin; and like nature abhors a vacuum, God hates and cannot tolerate sin. Therefore, He made provision for man to lie by mistake and still avoid hell and make heaven his home. Jesus Christ is that provision, as explained in the previous article “The Way, The Truth and the Life.” However, every person will be judged by a perfectly righteous judge, God Himself. Unfortunately, most of the 6 billion people on this earth will not accept that provision. But is that fair?
Lying and Forgiveness
To answer, you do not have to be a criminal justice student. Yes, it is perfectly fair. Can you forgive others, regardless of what they have done to you, your loved ones, your possessions, your career or even to your God? This is actually a good and a fair question. If God can forgive you for everything you have ever done wrong, from little white lies to big lies to murder or any other sin you are capable of committing, then should not He expect you to forgive others for their trespasses, both big and small? The answer is an emphatic “Yes!” And more importantly, this is expected of all of us.
This point is illustrated and stated many times over in His Word the Bible. However, my intention is not to quote scripture, but to explain truth. It is interesting to note that God reveals many biblical truths only to those whose heart is right toward Him. Some might say that is just poetic justice. I say it also makes logical sense. God came down here as a Man – 100 percent God and 100 percent man. And He experienced every injustice imaginable, including humiliation, being lied about and the excruciating pain of crucifixion on the cross. He did that for you and for me; and He willingly did so just to give you the opportunity to go to heaven and live forever with Him. He has made it clear; there simply is no other way to make heaven your home. So accept the provision He has made and invite Him into your heart. Then, He will reveal many truths to you, along with the ability to stand for truth and supernaturally know what is true and what is false, as well as what is right and what is wrong, in nearly every situation in life. (And in His own timing, He will reveal every situation in life.) That is quite a revelation for anyone!
All comments and questions are most welcome. Thank you for reading!
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