I Believe in God, but Christians Are So IntolerantНамуна

NOT A MATTER OF INTOLERANCE, BUT OF TRUTH

In these verses from the book of John, Jesus affirms that He is truth, and the writer of Hebrews reminds us Jesus is the same all through time. Jesus is the definition of absolute truth. A common phrase today is “follow the science,” but we know the truths of science have changed over time. There was a time when the earth was believed to be flat, and even the list of planets is not the same as it was ten years ago. Still, people have no problem placing faith in what are really the relative facts of science while discounting the unchanging truth of Jesus. If truth is relative, whoever has the most power will determine truth. Thankfully, God is truth, and He is absolute and unchanging throughout the ages.

Ask Yourself:

-Is it easier for you personally to believe in scientific fact or the absolute truth of Jesus? Why?

-How can reading God’s word and spending more time focusing on Him help you to grasp His unchanging truth?

Pause to Pray: Jesus, I know You are unchanging truth, and You came to show the world that truth. Help me today to see You in Your amazing creation around me and in Your word so that I can more fully understand that truth. Amen.

Take a Next Step: When you have spare moments in your day today, open up your Bible or your YouVersion app and read a few verses from the book of 1 John. You could probably read the first chapter in the space of waiting for the microwave or a commercial. What does John teach you about Jesus as truth?