March 17 – WHOSE TRUTH?

Dear friends, I must write to you and ask – even beg – of you to fight and hold on to the faith we share as it has been shared with you. There are some, who are not from God, but who have crept in. They want to make the truth of God’s grace and mercy into a lie that says who you are, and what you do don’t matter to God. That makes the whole story of Jesus Christ into a lie. (Jude 3-4)

                From where do you get truth? Do you choose to believe God’s revealed truth, or simply listen to other people and their opinions? There are values that form “the faith.” Your beliefs; these values, shape who you are and what you do. Your values – your truth matters.

                Jude talks about “the faith” here. The faith he pleads with his readers to hold onto is one that is focused on Jesus Christ. This faith leads men and women to embrace the right attitudes and actions He taught this faith, while being grateful for God’s love that makes relationship possible. The people who have sneaked into their group argue, like many people today, that there is no truth. They believe in personal freedom to do anything you choose.  They may also say God loves everyone, and He lets you live without any responsibility. This is the exact opposite of His truth. The Lord loves you so very much that, at great cost – Jesus’ life – He made a way to again be a part of your life,

                Choose well. Get your truth from God and listen for His word to you.