Truth: Esteem, As Inestimable
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In the Christian tradition, truth is held in the highest regard, esteemed as an inestimable virtue that reflects the very nature of God. The Bible consistently emphasizes the importance of truth, portraying it as a foundational element of faith and life.

Divine Nature of Truth

Truth is intrinsically linked to the character of God. In the Gospel of John, Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life" (John 14:6). This statement underscores the belief that truth is not merely a concept but is personified in Christ Himself. The divine nature of truth is further highlighted in the Psalms, where it is written, "The entirety of Your word is truth, and all Your righteous judgments endure forever" (Psalm 119:160). Here, truth is equated with the eternal and unchanging word of God.

Truth as a Guiding Principle

The Bible presents truth as a guiding principle for believers. In the book of Proverbs, wisdom and truth are closely associated: "Buy the truth and do not sell it—wisdom, instruction, and insight as well" (Proverbs 23:23). This verse suggests that truth is invaluable and should be pursued and cherished above all else. The pursuit of truth is seen as a lifelong endeavor that leads to wisdom and understanding.

Truth in Relationships

Truth is also essential in human relationships, serving as the foundation for trust and integrity. The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to "speak the truth in love" (Ephesians 4:15), indicating that truth should be communicated with compassion and care. This balance ensures that truth serves to build up rather than tear down, fostering genuine community and fellowship.

Truth and Freedom

The liberating power of truth is a recurring theme in Scripture. Jesus proclaims, "You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free" (John 8:32). This freedom is understood as liberation from sin and deception, allowing believers to live in the light of God's truth. The transformative power of truth is seen as a means of sanctification, as Jesus prays, "Sanctify them by the truth; Your word is truth" (John 17:17).

Truth in the Armor of God

In Ephesians, truth is depicted as part of the armor of God, essential for spiritual warfare: "Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist" (Ephesians 6:14). The imagery of a belt suggests that truth holds everything together, providing stability and readiness for the believer. This metaphor emphasizes the protective and preparatory role of truth in the life of a Christian.

The Inestimable Value of Truth

Throughout Scripture, truth is portrayed as an inestimable treasure, more valuable than material wealth. The psalmist declares, "The law of Your mouth is better to me than thousands of gold and silver pieces" (Psalm 119:72). This sentiment reflects the belief that truth, as revealed in God's word, is of supreme worth, surpassing all earthly riches.

In summary, truth is esteemed as an inestimable virtue within the biblical narrative, reflecting the nature of God, guiding believers, fostering genuine relationships, offering freedom, and providing spiritual protection. Its value is beyond measure, calling believers to a life of integrity and faithfulness.
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Proverbs 23:23
Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.
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Preface.
... it has rendered and will still render inestimable good to ... young girl with that genuine,
lofty esteem that she ... wilfully shuts her eyes to the light of truth. ...
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Introduction
... the guidance of the Holy Spirit, esteem this doctrine of ... impress upon his mind the
awful truth which he ... Again; this doctrine is of inestimable value unto the ...
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Of Internal Prayer in General, and Principally of Internal ...
... Yea, without offending against truth, I may add somewhat ... These inestimable benefits
(to which more may be ... And religious superiors will esteem that nothing does ...
/.../chapter iii of internal prayer.htm

On Books
... Ought it not to make us esteem, and reverence, and ... good one; for a grain of God's
truth will ever ... the divine power of words, and the inestimable blessing of a ...
/.../kingsley/twenty-five village sermons/sermon xxiv on books.htm

Personal Characteristics.
... and theology with which that inestimable work abounds ... God, and after pressing home
the truth with fidelity ... Anglican faith in the highest esteem, and associated ...
//christianbookshelf.org/maclean/william black/vi personal characteristics.htm

The Good Steward
... experience thou hadst gained of my wisdom, truth, power, and ... over others, by the
love or esteem of thee ... Didst thou employ that inestimable talent of time, with ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 51 the good steward.htm

To the Right Honourable the Earl of Lichfield.
... As 'tis, in nature's ample field, a point,. A point in her esteem; from whence to
start,. ... (Inestimable gain!) and gives Heaven leave. ... Truth, radiant goddess! ...
/.../young/youngs night thoughts/to the right honourable the.htm

The Real Presence, the Great Want of the Church
... forgot the Spirit: the return of this inestimable blessing has ... the rarest string
in all the harp of scriptural truth? ... done for him are very fair in his esteem. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 18 1872/the real presence the great.htm

Calvin -- Enduring Persecution for Christ
... we not, without inquiring further, to esteem it great ... precious than the testimony
to the truth, inasmuch as ... feel well assured of this inestimable blessing, let ...
/.../various/the worlds great sermons volume i/calvin enduring persecution for.htm

Upon Our Lord's SermonOn the Mount
... that thou mayest never lose that inestimable gift, " that ... do in lowliness of mind
"each esteem other better ... But he rejoiceth in the truth, wheresoever it is ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 22 upon our lords.htm

Resources
What is the coherence theory of truth? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15)? | GotQuestions.org

What does it mean that “the truth will set you free” (John 8:32)? | GotQuestions.org

Truth: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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The Truth of God is a Shield and Buckler to Saints

The Truth of God is Denied by The Devil

The Truth of God is Denied by The Self-Righteous

The Truth of God is Denied by Unbelievers

The Truth of God is One of his Attributes

The Truth of God: Abundant

The Truth of God: Always Goes Before his Face

The Truth of God: Enduring to all Generations

The Truth of God: Exemplified Towards: Abraham

The Truth of God: Exemplified Towards: Israel

The Truth of God: Exemplified Towards: Jacob

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Administration of Justice

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Counsels of Old

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Dealings With Saints

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Deliverance of Saints

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Fulfilment of his Covenant

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Fulfilment of Promises in Christ

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Judicial Statutes

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Punishment of the Wicked

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Ways

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Word

The Truth of God: Exhibited in His: Works

The Truth of God: Great

The Truth of God: He Keeps, for Ever

The Truth of God: Inviolable

The Truth of God: Plenteous

The Truth of God: Reaching to the Clouds

The Truth of God: Remembered Toward Saints

The Truth of God: United With Mercy in Redemption

The Truth of God: we should Confide In

The Truth of God: we should Magnify

The Truth of God: we should Make Known to Others

The Truth of God: we should Plead, in Prayer

The Truth of God: we should Pray for Its Exhibition to Others

The Truth of God: we should Pray for Its Manifestation to Ourselves

Truth

Truth is According to Godliness

Truth is in Christ

Truth is Part of Christian Armour

Truth is Part of the Christian Armor

Truth is Purifying

Truth is Sanctifying

Truth of God is a Shield and Buckler to Saints

Truth of God is One of his Attributes

Truth of God: Abundant

Truth of God: Dealings With Saints

Truth of God: Deliverance of Saints

Truth of God: Enduring to all Generations

Truth of God: Fulfillment of his Covenant

Truth of God: Fulfillment of Promises in Christ

Truth of God: He Keeps, Forever

Truth of God: Inviolable

Truth of God: Judicial Statutes

Truth of God: Magnify

Truth of God: Make Known, to Others

Truth of God: Plead in Prayer

Truth of God: Pray for Its Exhibition to Others

Truth of God: Pray for Its Manifestation to Ourselves

Truth of God: Punishment of Evil People

Truth of God: Self-Righteous People

Truth of God: The Devil

Truth of God: Unbelievers

Truth of God: Ways

Truth of God: we should Confide In

Truth of God: Word

Truth of God: Works

Truth: Abides Continually With Saints

Truth: Approve Themselves By

Truth: Bind, Around the Neck

Truth: Christ Bear Witness To

Truth: Christ Is

Truth: Christ Spoke

Truth: Christ Was Full of

Truth: Esteem, As Inestimable

Truth: Evil People are Destitute of

Truth: Evil People Turn Away From

Truth: Execute Judgment With

Truth: God Desires in the Heart

Truth: God is a God of

Truth: God Regards, With Favour

Truth: God's Servants should Speak

Truth: John Bears Witness To

Truth: John Bore Witness To

Truth: Keep Religious Feasts With

Truth: Kings are Preserved By

Truth: Love

Truth: Magistrates should be Men of

Truth: Meditate Upon

Truth: Ministers should Approve Themselves By

Truth: Ministers should Speak

Truth: Ministers should Teach In

Truth: Rejoice In

Truth: Revealed Abundantly to Saints

Truth: Saints should Esteem, As Inestimable

Truth: Saints should Keep Religious Feasts With

Truth: Saints should Meditate Upon

Truth: Saints should Rejoice In

Truth: Saints should Serve God In

Truth: Saints should Speak, to One Another

Truth: Saints should Walk Before God In

Truth: Saints should Worship God In

Truth: Saints should Write Upon the Tables of the Heart

Truth: Satan is Devoid of

Truth: Serve God In

Truth: should be Acknowledged

Truth: should be Believed

Truth: should be Loved

Truth: should be Manifested

Truth: should be Obeyed

Truth: should be Rightly Divided

Truth: Speak, to One Another

Truth: Teach In

Truth: The Church is the Pillar and Ground of

Truth: The Devil is Devoid of

Truth: The Ekklesia (Body of Christ) is the Pillar and Ground of

Truth: The Evil People are Destitute of

Truth: The Evil People are not Valiant For

Truth: The Evil People: Plead not For

Truth: The Evil People: Punished for Want of

Truth: The Evil People: Speak Not

Truth: The Evil People: Uphold Not

Truth: The Fruit of the Spirit is In

Truth: The Gospel as Came by Christ

Truth: The Gospel As, Came by Christ

Truth: The Holy Spirit Guides Into All

Truth: The Holy Spirit is the Spirit of

Truth: The Judgments of God are According To

Truth: The Wicked are not Valiant For

Truth: The Wicked Destitute of

Truth: The Wicked Resist

Truth: The Wicked Turn Away From

Truth: The Wicked: Destitute of

Truth: The Wicked: Plead not For

Truth: The Wicked: Punished for Want of

Truth: The Wicked: Speak Not

Truth: The Wicked: Uphold Not

Truth: The Word of God Is

Truth: They Who Speak are the Delight of God

Truth: They Who Speak, Show Forth Righteousness

Truth: They Who Speak: Shall be Established

Truth: They Who Speak: Show Forth Righteousness

Truth: Those Who Speak, are the Delight of God

Truth: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To

Truth: Walk in the Presence of God In

Truth: Write, Upon the Tables of the Heart

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Verity (2 Occurrences)

Solemn (100 Occurrences)

Verily (146 Occurrences)

Comforter (14 Occurrences)

Amen (74 Occurrences)

Advocate (7 Occurrences)

Sincerity (17 Occurrences)

Proved (49 Occurrences)

Behalf (140 Occurrences)

Certainty (23 Occurrences)

Steadfast (194 Occurrences)

Know (8133 Occurrences)

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Martyr (2 Occurrences)

Principle (32 Occurrences)

Believer (15 Occurrences)

Conceal (19 Occurrences)

Correctly (10 Occurrences)

Created (55 Occurrences)

Acknowledgment (6 Occurrences)

Sanctify (91 Occurrences)

Superior (18 Occurrences)

Strive (64 Occurrences)

Speaketh (367 Occurrences)

Parable (52 Occurrences)

Assurance (16 Occurrences)

Boasting (42 Occurrences)

Present (577 Occurrences)

Abideth (66 Occurrences)

Choice (113 Occurrences)

Merciful (53 Occurrences)

Secret (341 Occurrences)

Paul's (34 Occurrences)

Commend (22 Occurrences)

Confirm (39 Occurrences)

Dealing (36 Occurrences)

Satan (50 Occurrences)

Proof (38 Occurrences)

Meekness (14 Occurrences)

Accordance (118 Occurrences)

Practice (71 Occurrences)

Selah (76 Occurrences)

Accommodation (1 Occurrence)

Seeks (48 Occurrences)

Ashamed (131 Occurrences)

Speaks (109 Occurrences)

Keepeth (60 Occurrences)

Mean (93 Occurrences)

Ages (114 Occurrences)

Preserve (61 Occurrences)

Virgin (62 Occurrences)

Men's (76 Occurrences)

Speak (855 Occurrences)

Swear (99 Occurrences)

Celebrate (66 Occurrences)

Yielded (28 Occurrences)

Vast (54 Occurrences)

Kyria (2 Occurrences)

Zerubbabel (25 Occurrences)

Spoken (631 Occurrences)

Depraved (12 Occurrences)

Destitute (25 Occurrences)

Disappointed (69 Occurrences)

Disclose (16 Occurrences)

Man-slayer (20 Occurrences)

Myths (5 Occurrences)

Murderer (17 Occurrences)

Micaiah (27 Occurrences)

Pardoned (21 Occurrences)

Proclamation (31 Occurrences)

Persist (10 Occurrences)

Perseverance (27 Occurrences)

Piety (21 Occurrences)

Beguile (10 Occurrences)

Boasted (12 Occurrences)

Beareth (108 Occurrences)

Truth: Christ Was Full of
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