The truth will set you free. This is what Jesus told the Jews who believed in him in John 8:31-47. But how do we get the truth?
Well, Jesus explains: āIf you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you freeā (vs. 31-32).
This is why studying the Bible is so critical to the life of the believer because the scriptures are Godās Word and Jesus is the Word. To abide in his word means āWelcoming it, being at home with it, and living with it so continuously that it becomes part of the believerās life, a permanent influence and stimulus in every fresh advance in goodness and holinessā (Tasker qtd. by David Guzik).
As we study the Bible and learn to abide in His Word, we are changed and we will know Godās truth and be set free.
āThe freedom Jesus spoke of doesnāt come from just an academic pursuit of truth in general; but from abiding in His word and being His disciple…There is nothing like the freedom we can have in Jesus. No money can buy it, no status can obtain it, no works can earn it, and nothing can match it. It is tragic that not every Christian experiences this freedom, which can never be found except by abiding in Godās word and being Jesusā discipleā (David Guzik).
Through abiding in Godās word we not only learn practical pieces of wisdom like those in Proverbs, but we also begin to see Godās overarching narrative that starts in Genesis and ends in Revelation. We see Godās faithfulness and begin to see more clearly our need for a savior.
By knowing the truth we are set free from the devilās lies. We are free from sin. We have hope. We know the outcome of Godās divine plan. We are free.
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