You may have heard this saying in an academic setting before; “the truth will set you free” could certainly apply to learning and gaining new knowledge. However, the original intent of this phrase refers to spiritual freedom from the bondage of sin. Let’s explore what truth means for us from this Bible passage.
“So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, 'You will become free'?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. The slave does not remain in the house forever; the son remains forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. I know that you are offspring of Abraham; yet you seek to kill me because my word finds no place in you. I speak of what I have seen with my Father, and you do what you have heard from your Father" (John 8:31-38).
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.
Due to the restrictions they believe they must go by, many people are terrified that God's Word will enslave them. But Jesus claimed that you would be set free by God's Word.
Abide refers to living, continuing, or remaining somewhere.
You will be able to discern the truth if you continue to spend time in Jesus' Word.
Knowing the truth will enable you to take action, and acting on the truth will set you free.
Even when they do occasionally occur, we cannot expect immediate effects. However, freedom is assured if you adhere to God's Word. Jesus gave His promise!
You have not practiced God's Word in that area long enough if you are not experiencing freedom in that area. Feed it in by speaking, singing, reading, writing, dreaming, and other means!
God's Word contains the knowledge that, when applied, will set you free!
SAY THIS: I'll keep focusing on God's Word, and it'll set me free.
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