Truth – The first outfit for DEFENCE

(Ephesians 6:14) Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth

Looking further into our outfit as we continue in the finding the real you series, we will look at the truth, remember the bible says the truth shall set you free (John 8:32).

What is THE truth today? Is it according to what the world teaches?

Most things in life always start from an individual like you and I. Depending on what or who is directing and leading the individual, the truth is different, this is why you need to guard yourself with the truth at all times and by the truth we mean truth, tested and confirmed by the holy bible.

The wisdom of this world is not the truth in most cases and the ruler of this world intends it to be so. Why? You may ask and how? It’s simple really, because if your basis of truth is false then you will end up ridiculed when the TRUTH turns up because your truth is based on lies of falsehood. The economy of the world today (May 2009) seems to confirm this because men have lead governments and economies based on the wisdom of this world without the truth. See research carried out by an American research organisation here.

Before corruption or falsehood becomes worldwide, it always starts from an individual hence we need to protect ourselves by searching out the truth every time we are presented with what could be called the truth at work, church, personal life, hospital and all facets of life.

 

The truth will set you free; don’t buy into the ways of this world because you are not of this world. Guard yourself with the truth and search for truth in all you do by checking what the bible says in every situation. Don’t stretch the truth to help you better or to make better sense, that will make it false and a lie. Don’t encourage lies nor allow it to be part of your build up because it’s not.

John 8:44 (Amplified Bible) 44You are of your father, the devil, and it is your will to practice the lusts and gratify the desires [which are characteristic] of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a falsehood, he speaks what is natural to him, for he is a liar [himself] and the father of lies and of all that is false.

A practical way to girdle yourself with the truth is to present the truth always. At times it appears that certain situations will happen so fast in your early and young walk with God that will plotter a lie out of your lips before you think of taking control, there is no shame in correcting yourself right there and then by saying, ho sorry, I just gave you false information there. Also meditate on the word of God always and as often as you can

John 3:21 (Amplified Bible) 21But he who practices truth [who does what is right] comes out into the Light; so that his works may be plainly shown to be what they are–wrought with God [divinely prompted, done with God's help, in dependence upon Him].

 

We encourage you to change your media diet, be selective in your audio diet and also start building up further faith based habits such as reading biblical based books and always remember to check the bible for the truth in all you indulge yourself in. Check out our book reviews section for books we have read and have found to be helpful. Should you need immediate advice, please contact us via walkwithme@dvsoul.org.uk.

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