Understanding Truth!
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· 6 viewsGod is the essence of truth and this quality should be reflected in the character of his children. Falsehood is condemned in Scripture, particularly in legal contexts, but truth is praised and advocated. God takes pleasure in truth and honesty, which are marks of an upright person.
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Truth originates with God
Truth originates with God
O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me;
Let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles.
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Truth is an aspect of God’s character
Truth is an aspect of God’s character
It is demonstrated in his faithfulness and reliability
It is demonstrated in his faithfulness and reliability
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It is demonstrated in his justice and mercy
It is demonstrated in his justice and mercy
The Hebraic concept of truth embraces the ideas of faithfulness, reliability and justice.
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Amen as a liturgical affirmation of truth
Amen as a liturgical affirmation of truth
Of oaths and curses
Of oaths and curses
The word “amen” is closely related to the word for “truth” in Hebrew. It constitutes an affirmation of the truth of what has been said and an acceptance of its consequences.
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Of benedictions and doxologies
Of benedictions and doxologies
Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever.
And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.
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In general use
In general use
Even the prophet Jeremiah said, Amen: the Lord do so: the Lord perform thy words which thou hast prophesied, to bring again the vessels of the Lord’s house, and all that is carried away captive, from Babylon into this place.
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In the NT
In the NT
By NT times, the word “Amen” had become a common liturgical phrase of affirmation, used after prayers, benedictions and doxologies.
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Truth should be reflected in the character of God’s people
Truth should be reflected in the character of God’s people
These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:
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Absence of truth in the human character displeases God
Absence of truth in the human character displeases God
And judgment is turned away backward,
And justice standeth afar off:
For truth is fallen in the street,
And equity cannot enter.
Yea, truth faileth;
And he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey:
And the Lord saw it, and it displeased him
That there was no judgment.
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Truth as an abstract quality
Truth as an abstract quality
And in thy majesty ride prosperously
Because of truth and meekness and righteousness;
And thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things.
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Truth is the opposite of falsehood
Truth is the opposite of falsehood
Righteous lips are the delight of kings;
And they love him that speaketh right.
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Truth is subject to proof
Truth is subject to proof
And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies: Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither. Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.
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Truth is commended in Scripture
Truth is commended in Scripture
Lying lips are abomination to the Lord:
But they that deal truly are his delight.
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Lack of truth is a characteristic of apostasy
Lack of truth is a characteristic of apostasy
But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the Lord their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth.
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Truth as an expression of affirmation
Truth as an expression of affirmation
And now will I shew thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia; and the fourth shall be far richer than they all: and by his strength through his riches he shall stir up all against the realm of Grecia.
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