Truth Defined: Are Truth and Love in Conflict? Намуна

God has an enemy who is continually trying to disconnect God from His people. While pop culture suggests this enemy is a little horned guy in a red suit carrying a pitchfork, He is much more subtle. The enemy’s desire is to drive a wedge between you and God by twisting God’s words, appealing to your ego, and introducing doubts. 

If God is the embodiment of love, what better way to confuse God's people than by distorting our understanding of love? The good news is that there is a true rock that we can stand on when everything around us is swirling. The Word of God clearly reflects the nature and character of God and the story of the redemption He offers through Christ.

Whether you have been a Christian for years or you have just trusted Him for the first time with your life, God has equipped you with what you need to silence the enemy’s lies– His Word.

Our first Scripture reading comes from Christ’s High Priestly Prayer: Christ prayed this prayer when He was in the garden before He was betrayed and crucified. He prays to His Father to protect His followers from the devil and teach them the truth of God’s Word.

Our second Scripture reading gives us guidance not only on how to guard our hearts against the lies but how to go on the offensive by proclaiming the truth in love as the unified body of Christ. which is the Church.

Today, do you have the chance to speak the truth in love to someone? Take a moment to pray for your conversation.