JOHN 8:31-32 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free.
Pay close attention to what Jesus truly stated. The ones who "try the word for a bit" or "start in the word" will not be let free. The teachings of Jesus—His Word—must be continued. Not merely someone else's interpretation or a religious tradition, but His true message must be conveyed.
Instead of "continue," other translations use the word "abide." Abide refers to continuously being somewhere. In any case, sticking to it is part of the message.
Jesus stated in verse 32, "And you will KNOW the truth..," take note of this. You don't necessarily become free just by hearing the truth. You must be SURE that it is accurate. You will take action on what you KNOW. You do not yet fully KNOW anything if you are not taking action on it.
It's not enough to just hear the truth. It is insufficient to love the truth. Even telling the truth is insufficient. You must keep going until you are certain that you are certain that you are certain. The moment when the truth will set you free won't come until then.
The devil wants to keep you in slavery and is working against you. The only way you can act in faith and defeat the devil's tricks is when you KNOW where you stand.
You could query, "How do I KNOW what is true? All I have is fragile trust."
Jesus provided the solution: keep reading His Word. You will become assured, you will know, and you will get faith as you continue to study God's Word. When you have enough knowledge to take action, you have reached that point. The truth will set you free in this way.
This applies to many facets of life, including relationships, health, and wealth. Continue studying the Bible on any topic, and ultimately you will be experiencing freedom in that aspect of your life.
MY PRAYER: I'll keep spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ. I'll become aware of the truth as I go. I shall become free as I live out the truth.
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