Our world tends to deny that there is such a thing as ultimate truth. Pragmatism becomes the guide of many. Whatever works for me personally (ie. whatever makes me feel good or helps me accomplish my self-established goals) is to be pursued with gusto and considered “true” for me. Jesus disagrees with such a worldview. “Sanctify them in the truth; Thy word is truth.” He says.
The Christian must consistently be chewing on the Word of God because in it she discovers and is reminded of the truth. We must remember that pursuing truth is not simply about filling our brains with information. As believers we most certainly have a curiosity about God and a longing to learn more about Him. However, we must also concern ourselves with the product of our knowledge (or what our knowledge accomplishes in our lives).
In a sense, this is what this entire essay concerns itself with. But here, under the subsection dealing with truth, let me highlight one way in which the knowledge of the truth is essential to the Christian life by reminding us that truth is necessary for salvation! If one is ignorant of the truth there is no hope of eternal life. Without the truth we would not know about the problem of sin nor God’s solution to it in His Son Jesus Christ. Scripture provides us with the essential content of our faith.
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