The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment (Prov. 12:19).
The Hebrew word for "truth" signifies firmness; in Greek, that which cannot be hid, or which is unconcealed. Jesus reminds us, "He that doeth truth cometh to the light" (John 3:21). Truth may be suppressed for a time, but it cannot be buried forever. It is sure to have a resurrection. And the Hebrew derivation of the word "truth" reminds us of its indestructible firmness. "Heaven and earth shall pass away," Jesus said, "but my words shall not pass away" (Matt. 24:35).
Every motorist has had the experience of being attracted by the advertisements of hotels, motels, restaurants, etc., that are found to be entirely different from what they are represented to be.
What about the words of a Christian? What about the very profession of being a Christian? Are the goods as specified? Remember, truth wears well. Falsehood may triumph temporarily, but it is like Jonah's gourd, which grew up in the night and withered in the light of day. Truth--all kinds of truth--has time on its side, and will at last be vindicated.
Remember, the gospel is everlasting (Rev. 14:6) because it is the truth. It is based upon the unchanging will, word, and power of God. God is eternal, and so is truth. "His mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations" (Ps. 100:5).
Let us always be careful, not primarily that we have truth on our side, but that we be on the side of truth.
So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine,
To prove the doctrine all divine.
MEDITATION PRAYER: "For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reaches unto the clouds" (Ps. 108:4).
The Hebrew word for "truth" signifies firmness; in Greek, that which cannot be hid, or which is unconcealed. Jesus reminds us, "He that doeth truth cometh to the light" (John 3:21). Truth may be suppressed for a time, but it cannot be buried forever. It is sure to have a resurrection. And the Hebrew derivation of the word "truth" reminds us of its indestructible firmness. "Heaven and earth shall pass away," Jesus said, "but my words shall not pass away" (Matt. 24:35).
Every motorist has had the experience of being attracted by the advertisements of hotels, motels, restaurants, etc., that are found to be entirely different from what they are represented to be.
What about the words of a Christian? What about the very profession of being a Christian? Are the goods as specified? Remember, truth wears well. Falsehood may triumph temporarily, but it is like Jonah's gourd, which grew up in the night and withered in the light of day. Truth--all kinds of truth--has time on its side, and will at last be vindicated.
Remember, the gospel is everlasting (Rev. 14:6) because it is the truth. It is based upon the unchanging will, word, and power of God. God is eternal, and so is truth. "His mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations" (Ps. 100:5).
Let us always be careful, not primarily that we have truth on our side, but that we be on the side of truth.
So let our lips and lives express
The holy gospel we profess;
So let our works and virtues shine,
To prove the doctrine all divine.
MEDITATION PRAYER: "For thy mercy is great above the heavens: and thy truth reaches unto the clouds" (Ps. 108:4).
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