Whatever Things Are True

As many words do, the word TRUE has different meanings depending on the context in which the word is used.

1. True (adj.): Being in accordance with the actual state of affairs. Confirmable to an essential reality. Fully realized or fulfilled. (as in, "dreams come true")

2. True (adv.): In accordance with fact or reality. Without deviation. (as in, "the arrow flew straight and true")

3. True (noun): Truth or reality. The state of being accurate.

4. True (verb): To make level, square, balanced, or concentric.

*All above definitions are taken from Webster's Dictionary


Today, things that are true, or truth are hard to find. Truth is always discredited or simply shoved away. In this country we have been desensitized and I believe most of this is because of politics and the media network (CNN, MSNBC)

We no longer value truth or things that used to be deemed as truth in the virtuous sense, such as a man's word or handshake. However, the Bible urges us to hold onto and take joy in things that are true.

When I look at these four simple definitions, I don't see only words, but Christ. Jesus said, "I am the way, the truth and the life. No man comes to the Father but by Me. In 1 Samuel 12:24, I read, "only fear the Lord and serve Him in truth with all your heart; for consider what great things He has done for you.
John 8:32, "And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.
So what everything boils down to is

Christ=Truth

Going back to Philippians 4:8, where it says "meditate on these things" means that when we hear truth, or tell the truth, we are worshipping God. 

Simplicity and beauty are some of the core adjectives to describe Christianity. 

No one likes things that are false, or UNTRUE. No one swoons over false love, or something that flies as false as an arrow. Our very human nature loves truth. But, because we are sinful, because I am sinful, I cannot be truthful 100% or even 75% of the time. My sinful nature causes me to shrink back and not stand up for, or proclaim truth. I do not realize the impact of this unless I look back to the Bible and see that God is truth. When I stand for truth, I stand for God.

Jesus was truthful 100% of the time on earth. Not once did He say anything false. That is why He is our model. We desire truth. He is truth, so does that not mean we should desire Him? I need to live like Him, strive to do my best for Him, for He has done so much for me. If I am truthful I am worshipping God AND pointing others to Him.