To Tell The Truth

  

  Time has a way of getting away from us, especially as we age and are fascinated by the acceleration that seems to occur. It would appear that it's been months since sufficient motivation got me to write a post. It was not so much a matter of having nothing to say as it was a feeling that what I wanted to say would have no effect on any who might choose to read it.

What's True?

    Knowing what is true outside the realm of God (I believe Christ when He says, "I am the truth."), has never been more difficult. In our freedom of opinion based society, there seems to be a discouraging tendency to have an opinion based upon speculation or that old standby, gut feeling. Respecting one another's opinions is good with the caveat that such opinions are supported by the responsibility to base that opinion on evidence.

Our Gut Is Not Our Brain

    When we form an opinion based upon what another person has said, it becomes problematic if that other person was not telling the truth. At that point our opinion itself becomes a lie. What is the responsible thing to do when we find ourselves in that situation? Once it becomes obvious that our opinion was based on the untruth of another, we must overcome our tendency to "stick to our guns" If our opinions are based on untruth, even if we never have expressed that opinion, we're living with a lie. As a believing Christian that must change. 

Be Hot Or Cold

    Being opinionated is probably preferable to being noncommittal. John's description in Revelations of the church a Laodicea comes to mind; Christ says, "Because you are neither hot nor cold, I shall spit you out of my mouth." So I encourage you good reader, come to your senses and determine if your are hot or cold. But most importantly, if our opinions have derived from believing a lie, we must have the courage to admit we are wrong. Asking to be forgiven is a good thing even if we're only asking ourselves.