The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth, So Help Me God (3)
Negative feelings are usually attached to a lie. To get beyond negative feelings we actually have to reject the attached lie and choose for the truth while our feelings are still vulnerable. In faith, we choose to believe the truth we have learned and remind ourselves of this truth, as often as necessary, and then allow the truth to determine our actions. When we do this, our feelings will follow our actions which are now strengthened and supported by truth. As we apply these principles to our daily way of life, we will experience the peace and freedom that truth brings.
Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter your presence on your holy hill? Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth from sincere hearts. We will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ (Psalm 15:1-2, Ephesians 4:14-15 NLT)
In our society too many people act in accordance with their feelings rather than allowing their actions to determine their feelings. Bad attitudes and addictive behaviours offer short term pacifiers and escapes but no real peace and blessing. When we determine to walk in obedience to God’s truth and principles we will have a life that is filled with love, joy, and peace. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. (1 Corinthians 13:6 NIV)
God offers us a new path to follow. It requires that we surrender to the truth. It requires conquering our feelings when they don’t line up with truth. It requires that we lay down our familiar self-centered ways and follow God’s life giving ways. Today we have a choice, to live by our feelings or, live according to God’s truth. The former leads to disaster. The latter leads to life.
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