Truth as defined
by the dictionary is a verified or indisputable fact. But truth is no longer
just that, right? Seriously, truth is more or less left up to the individual
these days. We seem to be at a time in history where tolerance of other people's
opinions and positions is considered extremely valuable. As a matter of fact, it
seems that personal positions are so valuable, that to contradict one is the act
of an intolerant person or people group. So for the sake of tolerance, we are
blurring truth, agreed? If not, that's cool...and you might just say that it is
not true for you (you might want to stop reading now then).
Truth has
become individual and personalized. When did this happen? What is at the root
of this? Is this a surprise or a shock to you? It shouldn't be. You want to
see examples of subjective truth at its finest? Kids. Ever been to a lunch
recess at a elementary or middle or high school? Their truth is theirs: just
ask them they will swear to it! This is not surprising, as a matter of fact
Paul wrote about this over 1500 years ago:
"For
the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to
suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers
to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away
from the truth and turn aside to myths." 2 Timothy 4:3, 4.
Sounds
like Paul is saying in his letter to Timothy, there will come a day where
truth will become subjective, and people will believe what they want to
believe. This subjective truth is just people wanting to believe what best fits
them in their personal life positions. Does not seem unreasonable, does it?
When we curb truth to adjust to situations or avoid the appearance of
intolerance, we blur truth. Seems like to me, we are in those days, and truth is
now what each person wants it to be.
Want to
know the biggest problem with this? We are blurring truth so regularly and
often, that absolute truth is no longer relevant. And we are trapped by
subjective truth, afraid to offend others with our position or challenge
theirs. What would happen if we looked for, and at truth?
"Then
you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32.
By the
way, there is a way to see if something is true...try it out, test it. Jesus taught
truth, and to all those who listened, followed, and obeyed, they were blessed
beyond measure by their response to His truth. I say if we are tired of the way
we think things are, and would like a change, maybe we ought to consider the
truth Jesus offers.
...just
sayin'
In His Grip,
Pastor Pat
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