TRUTH

 "Truth hurts!" That’s what they say. And I do agree, for the most part, but perhaps not entirely. One aspect of truth is that, as the Lord Jesus Christ says, it also brings freedom—it frees people (John 8:30-38). While Jesus primarily speaks of truth in relation to freeing us from sin, I believe this idea applies to many aspects of reality.

What also comes to mind about truth is its connection to love—specifically, God’s unconditional love. "Love does not rejoice in unrighteousness, but rejoices with the truth" (1 Corinthians 13:6). It's interesting that in this verse, "unrighteousness" seems to be contrasted with "truth" or "sin" with "truth." Originally, I thought the opposite of truth was simply a lie. But I’ve come to see that truth isn’t just about facts—it’s something deeper, something alive, because Christ Himself said, 'I am the Truth.'

In 1 Corinthians 13:6, it says that Love—God’s unconditional love—rejoices with the truth. And yet, understanding Proverbs 27:6 (NIV): "Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses," we see that while truth can hurt, it’s for our own good. Deception, even if it appears pleasant or enticing, can lead us to destruction and sin.

So, perhaps the challenge or question we must ask ourselves is: “Are we telling the truth to others? Are we being true to them? Are we pursuing the Truth?” We should be careful how we view "truth," because Christ Himself said, "He is the Truth."