Is Truth Absolute?

Psalm 119:43 (NET) - Do not completely deprive me of a truthful testimony, for I await your justice.

The Psalmist understood the importance of truth.

He also understood that truth was of the Lord and truth was absolute.

These are concepts with which the world has lost touch.

So much so, that truth has become a relative commodity.

We even state that what is true for one person may not be true for another.

This is dangerous ground on which to stand.

Truth must be absolute.

Truth that becomes relative ceases to be the truth.

Paul understood this.

That is why he repeatedly charged Timothy to adhere to the truth.

His warning echoes through the centuries to us today.

2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NET) - For there will be a time when people will not tolerate sound teaching. Instead, following their own desires, they will accumulate teachers for themselves, because they have an insatiable curiosity to hear new things. And they will turn away from hearing the truth, but on the other hand they will turn aside to myths.

In today’s world, people tend to listen only to those whose views already align with their own.

Today’s media outlets cater to their audiences.

It occurs in the realm of politics where the elected rely on opinion polls.

It also occurs in the realm of education where young minds are influenced.

Sadly, it even occurs within the realm of the church.

Paul’s warning to Timothy grows more ominous daily.

Fortunately, it is not too late.

We still have time to seek truth.

Truth that is absolute instead of relative.

Truth that is substantial rather than fleeting.

But how does one determine what is truth and what is not?

We must learn (or re-learn) that truth holds up in the light of scripture.

In the end, God is the best teacher.

He can help us discern the truth.

He can help us see past a viewpoint beyond our limited experiences.

Then, and only then, can we learn to truly embrace the diversity of His creation.

True, we will still find ways in which to disagree with each other.

But we must not abandon the truth.

Blessings,

Jim Pokorny

The Other Brother Jim

Look for me at https://otherbrotherjim.blogspot.com/ on Friday, August 27, 2021.

I will be back here on Friday, September 3, 2021