{"id":28167,"title":"Truth = Freedom - the BELIEVE Blog","description":"Some of the most powerful words that anyone can understand, saved or not, are in that final statement. Truth = Freedom. Has there ever been a time in our history where lying was fashionable and celebrated? Everywhere we look, there are people who are so deceived yet are encouraged to continue in their deception.","content":"

\"7pyjfgj5xvaoeq2wlbqkfz8slmljpkshjk5kkpc4fm7rrfr6.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=auto\"\u201cThen said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.\u201d John 8:31-32<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>

Some of <\/span>the most powerful words<\/span><\/strong> that anyone can understand, saved or not, are in that final statement.<\/span><\/p>

Truth = Freedom.<\/span><\/p>

Has there ever been a time in our history where lying was more fashionable and celebrated? Everywhere we look, there are people who are so<\/span> deceived yet are encouraged<\/span><\/strong> to continue in their deception.<\/span><\/p>

Whether it\u2019s the lie that some will always be either oppressors or the oppressed, or that others were born with the wrong body, lies of unbelievable evil are rife.<\/span><\/p>

The more this goes on, the more people are <\/span>bound by demonic forces<\/span><\/strong> and held captive to the ideology that is pushed by those with power.<\/span><\/p>

And this deadly disease of deceit is not only rampant among those who aren\u2019t yet believers, but, in fact, is <\/span>here among the church<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

\u201cTake heed that ye be not deceived,\u201d<\/span><\/em> was Jesus\u2019 response in Luke 21:8 when asked about the end of our age, so how did we end up here? How has this all escalated so badly after such a clear warning from our Master?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

The answer, as always, can be found in Scripture.<\/span><\/p>

Jesus said in John 8 that if we continue in His Word, we will know the truth. Simply put, a <\/span>lack of scripture invites lies<\/span><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>

With each passing day, the Bible is persecuted in the West more and more. To the point where it is considered a hate-crime by many to even quote a scripture. <\/span>It is inevitable<\/span><\/strong> with this attitude <\/span>for deceit to grow<\/span><\/strong> exponentially.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

We\u2019ve quoted Psalm 11:3 a few times in the last month but it\u2019s so strong in my heart at present. <\/span>\u201cIf the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>

Friend, if God\u2019s Word is not foundational to your beliefs, your thinking and decisions, it is only a matter of time before the small compromises lead to a life contradictory to righteousness.<\/span><\/p>

We must be able to combat Satan\u2019s powerful weapon of deceit <\/span>in the same manner that Jesus did<\/span><\/strong>. Three small words.<\/span><\/p>

It. Is. Written.<\/span><\/p>

When we know the truth, t<\/span>he truth is what sets us free<\/span><\/strong>. How can we have any hope when we do not battle the propaganda campaigns of hell <\/span>by feeding our souls the truth<\/span><\/strong>?<\/span><\/p>

Today, my prayer for you is the same as Jesus\u2019, <\/span>\u201cSanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.\u201d<\/span><\/em> John 17:17<\/span><\/p>

Jacob Shepherd<\/span><\/p>

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

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