August 30
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Teach the truth so that your teaching can’t be criticized. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed and have nothing bad to say about us. -Titus 2:8 (NLT)
TEACH THE TRUTH
A poem and essay by ILMA
When you teach the truth, you can’t be criticized
Some people may deny it which is unwise
The truth will always stand against evil
Those who don’t believe it, open doors to the devil.
Teach the truth in love and be bold about it
You need not apologize for the gift of the Spirit
Those who oppose the truth will not be protected
They will live in darkness and will always be enslaved
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In 2 Thessalonians 2:10 Paul associates truth with one’s salvation. He says that those who oppose and refuse to accept it will perish. They will be condemned for enjoying evil rather than believing the truth (verse11). What a scary thing to happen if a believer decides not to seek the truth and believe and follow it. But what a lot of people do not accept is the fact that God gave us his truth so we can be set free. It is truth that protects us from further moving away from God. It is sad to hear other believers say that truth is relative or twist it so that it will fit their desires and whims. As Christians, we need to teach the truth and faithfully obey what it says.
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PRAYER
Lord, give me courage and boldness to declare your truth.
REFLECTION
What godly truths have set you free from bondage?
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