March 4, 2014
I doubt you will find the word in a dictionary, but “truthified” ought to be in our personal dictionary. Since it is an original word, let me define it: “the process by which truth permeates and transforms our lives.” So much as we love God’s truth (“Buy truth, and do not sell it” - Proverbs 23.23), and diligently pursue its transforming effect, we safeguard our lives against deception.
“the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation” (2 Peter 2.9)
Citing how God preserved Noah in the time of the great flood (2 Peter 2.5), and Lot at the time of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (2 Peter 2.7-8), Peter reminds us that God is well able to rescue us from the temptation of deception and ungodly living. He rescues those who hearts and minds are resolutely set on His truth and its lifestyle.
The older I get, the more I lament deception and deceivers. Countless numbers of people are deceived by burdensome works-based religions, demanding tithes and personal deprivation in order to “earn” righteousness. Self-evident biblical truth is subverted by persuasive and cunning preachers and teachers. Far too many are like sheep without shepherds, seduced and betrayed by wolves in sheep's clothing.
An author passionately wrote, “Lord, if I am deceived in any way, undeceive me!” Such ought to be the plea of every sincere truth seeker. Lead us not only away from deception, but also from a lifestyle of disobedience.
Jesus promises that “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." (John 8.31-32) May a hunger and desire for truth and its ways not only safeguard us against error, but liberate us to be a beacon of light to all who would also love truth.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
“the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from temptation” (2 Peter 2.9)
Citing how God preserved Noah in the time of the great flood (2 Peter 2.5), and Lot at the time of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah (2 Peter 2.7-8), Peter reminds us that God is well able to rescue us from the temptation of deception and ungodly living. He rescues those who hearts and minds are resolutely set on His truth and its lifestyle.
The older I get, the more I lament deception and deceivers. Countless numbers of people are deceived by burdensome works-based religions, demanding tithes and personal deprivation in order to “earn” righteousness. Self-evident biblical truth is subverted by persuasive and cunning preachers and teachers. Far too many are like sheep without shepherds, seduced and betrayed by wolves in sheep's clothing.
An author passionately wrote, “Lord, if I am deceived in any way, undeceive me!” Such ought to be the plea of every sincere truth seeker. Lead us not only away from deception, but also from a lifestyle of disobedience.
Jesus promises that “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." (John 8.31-32) May a hunger and desire for truth and its ways not only safeguard us against error, but liberate us to be a beacon of light to all who would also love truth.
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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