Topic: Love Of The Truth Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:1- 5 Key Verse: “And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ” (2 Thessalonians 3:5). The minds that are darkened with sin and prejudice frequently misunderstand the word of God, no matter how clearly it is preached. If we deliberately misinterpret God’s Word or refuse to accept its message, we, by implication, call God’s word a lie. In the words of the late U. S. philosopher, William James (1842 – 1910), “there is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it”. The Apostle Paul had written a previous epistle to the Thessalonian believers in which he confirmed the imminence of Christ’s second coming. This he did to comfort their hearts in the many trials and persecutions that assailed the church at that time. Some men deliberately misinterpreted the prophecy and misled many people into adopting things contrary to the truth. The result was disorder, frustration and division among the people. In reaction to the matter, Paul requested that the brethren pray for the rapid growth of the word of God in spite of satanic exploits of wicked men. True believers must arise and proclaim the truth of God’s word. The prevalence of error and falsehood in the world must never diminish our capacity to emphasize the truth of biblical prophecy. Noah put his generation to shame by the life of faith he lived and his absolute fidelity to the truth. In the face of cynicism of sinful men, we must proclaim that Jesus is coming soon to redeem His people from the world, while He will unleash judgment on the unregenerate. Please earnestly pray today for a new heart that really loves God and hates every false way. Thought for the day: Our love for God is evidenced by our love for the truth.
Posted on: Thu, 27 Jun 2013 06:53:14 +0000