Introduction: What is truth? Truth is opposite of a lie. Can you tell the difference? Admittedly, sometimes it is difficult. Spurgeon, the great preacher once said that a lie will circulate around the world before the truth puts on her boots!

But is there a measurement to determine what is truth? The answer comes in the affirmative. This devotion will discuss the term and how it relates to us today.

1. Walking in Truth (2John 1:1-3)

“1The elder unto the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth; 2For the truth’s sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be with us for ever. 3Grace be with you, mercy, and peace, from God the Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love.”

According to some interpreters of this text, this letter was written to a Church. Others claim it was a Christian lady and her literal children. Either way it does not negate the meaning of Truth.

Listen to these words:

“4I rejoiced greatly that I found of thy children walking in truth, as we have received a commandment from the Father.”

The word “truth” is ἀλήθεια, alétheia: (al-ay’-thi-a), which means but not merely “truth as spoken; truth of idea, reality, sincerity, truth in the moral sphere, divine truth revealed to man, straightforwardness.”

Do we walk in truth?

2. Recognizing Truth (John 8:32)

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Jesus was constantly refuting the Pharisees because they missed the TRUTH! It was right in front of them. We too can miss the truth because of deception. Our Lord warned His disciples that in the last days many would be mislead, even the elect.

3. Teaching Truth (John 8:31)

“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed.”

The truth liberates those who trust in Jesus. Jesus is the “Truth.” When we take Him at His Word then we are set free; i.e. forgiveness of sin, and a home in heaven.