{"id":39510,"title":"Enemies of Truth - The BELIEVE Blog","description":"When Paul wrote the Galatians, he didn\u2019t hold anything back. This letter was written by the world\u2019s leading expert on Grace and yet the expression of Paul\u2019s wording is almost vicious. My Dad gave a great teaching on Galatians at our church last Sunday and I especially love Paul\u2019s question in chapter 4 - is he considered an enemy for telling the truth? ...never has it been more important to differentiate friend and foe with this question:","content":"

\"b48iigfb4ateh35gpcnzbivt1lxtwesan2m0yydhgaztibho.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"\u201cHave I therefore become your enemy because I tell you the truth?\u201d Galatians 4:16<\/p><\/blockquote>

When Paul wrote the Galatians, he didn\u2019t hold anything back. This letter was written by the world\u2019s leading expert on Grace<\/strong> and yet the expression of Paul\u2019s wording is almost vicious in places and sure to be offensive to many even today.<\/p>

My Dad gave a great teaching on Galatians at our church last Sunday. I especially love Paul\u2019s question in chapter 4<\/strong> - is he considered an enemy for telling the truth?<\/p>

In a world where nearly every enterprise, organisation and even entire governments pander to the whims and so-called \u201ctruths\u201d of the mentally deficient and confused, never has it been more important to differentiate friend and foe<\/strong> with this question.<\/p>

But what is the truth?<\/strong> How can we differentiate when we are bombarded with the idiotic propaganda of, \u201cLive your truth.\u201d <\/em><\/p>

Thankfully, it\u2019s simple<\/strong>.<\/p>

Jesus said, \u201c\u2026I am the way, the truth, and the life,\u201d<\/em> in John 14:16 and in John 17:17 He also says, \u201cSanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

So where can we be sure of truth? Scripture: The Living Word of God.<\/strong><\/p>

But I warn you. <\/strong>The more you resolve to living by God\u2019s Word, the fewer friends you will have. You will be even hated for His name\u2019s sake as it says in Matthew 10:22.<\/p>

However, great will your reward in heaven<\/strong> be.<\/p>

Matthew 5:11-12, \u201cBlessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Where truth is not honoured, there will only be slaves to deception.<\/strong> And where we do not correct in love those who press on us to join in their self-inflicted slavery to lies, we allow ourselves to also be bound by the father of all lies,<\/strong> Jesus\u2019 title for satan in John 8:44, \u201c\u2026for he is a liar, and the father of it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>

Speak the truth and you will live in freedom.<\/strong> John 8:32, \u201c\u2026the truth will set you free.\u201d <\/em>And balance this with Colossians 4:6, \u201cLet your speech be alway with grace\u2026\u201d<\/em><\/p>

To summarise, a life that is committed to living in truth attracts persecution. However, it is promised that those who stand for truth are to be blessed for eternity and live in freedom.<\/strong> I say that\u2019s a good deal!<\/p>

Jacob Shepherd<\/p>

CEO & Co-Founder | Revival<\/p>

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