Truth and Love
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Truth

In the biblical context, truth is a fundamental attribute of God and a central theme throughout Scripture. The Bible presents truth as absolute, unchanging, and divinely revealed. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word for truth, "emet," conveys notions of firmness, stability, and faithfulness. God is described as a God of truth, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4: "He is the Rock, His work is perfect; all His ways are just. A God of faithfulness without injustice, righteous and upright is He."

The New Testament further emphasizes truth through the person and work of Jesus Christ. In John 14:6, Jesus declares, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me." This statement underscores the belief that truth is not merely a concept but is embodied in the person of Christ. The Holy Spirit is also referred to as the "Spirit of truth" (John 16:13), guiding believers into all truth.

Truth in the Christian life involves both belief and practice. Believers are called to live in truth, as seen in Ephesians 4:25: "Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." The pursuit of truth is integral to the Christian faith, as it aligns believers with God's character and purposes.

Love

Love is a central tenet of the Christian faith, intricately connected with the nature of God and the life of a believer. The Bible describes God as love in 1 John 4:8: "Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." This divine love, or "agape" in Greek, is selfless, sacrificial, and unconditional.

The greatest commandment, as stated by Jesus, is to love God and love one's neighbor. In Matthew 22:37-39, Jesus says, "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" This dual commandment encapsulates the essence of the Law and the Prophets.

The New Testament further elaborates on love through the teachings of the apostles. In 1 Corinthians 13, often referred to as the "Love Chapter," the Apostle Paul describes love as patient, kind, and enduring. He emphasizes that love is the greatest of all virtues, surpassing even faith and hope (1 Corinthians 13:13).

Love is also a mark of true discipleship. Jesus states in John 13:34-35, "A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you love one another." This love is to be evident in the community of believers, reflecting the love of Christ to the world.

The interplay between truth and love is crucial in the Christian life. Ephesians 4:15 encourages believers to speak "the truth in love," highlighting the balance between maintaining doctrinal integrity and expressing compassion. Truth and love together form the foundation of a life that honors God and serves others, as believers are called to uphold truth while demonstrating love in all their interactions.
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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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