Truth

It comes up all the time in my discussions with non-believers or doubters. Truth is relative. The Bible is myth. The Bible is mistaken. The Scriptures are culturally biased and therefore wrong. Barbarian men wrote it. etc. I'm sure you have heard it, too.

What is at the truth of it? Can't say I know for sure, but I will offer an opinion. I think it is an unwillingness to submit to God as the author of truth. It is really not different than the Garden of Eden sin, is it?

The thought of not "knowing" means "their" control is gone, when control was never theirs. It was given as a gift. For some, this drives the thought of God so far away, that a declaration of independence is issued. This is when you hear things like, "all truth is relative", for if truth is relative, then truth is not real.. It also takes the form of a never-ending search for truth in academia, or relentless attempts to acquire power, or the desire to control one another, or the pursuit of wealth at the expense of others. As those of us who believe already know, real Truth is not in these things. These are things of the world and many facts of life are evident in these things but real truth will never be found in these things. You may acquire facts or power or control or wealth, but the real Truth will elude you until you allow God to have it. Let God have the truth. This is the real Truth, the Truth that will set you free.

Painting: What Is Truth? By Nikolai Ge