It's Getting Closer.......

The Eleventh Day of Christmas brings us the gift of truth. I've noticed in my earthly wanderings, that finding the truth is a valuable asset. It's amazing how many different degrees of the truth there seems to be, somehow it manages to be spun or altered till a totally different variation rears it's ugly head. I'm willing to bet that's why A. J. Nock cited this quote, one I hold so dear.....

"Truth tampered with is truth lost."

If you really reflect on those words and apply them to life today, you can see what a valuable asset the real truth is. So I've learned to appreciate the truth, and I've come to understand what a priceless commodity it has become. It speaks to character and integrity. Truth defines the man. I've found if you want to anger a man of character and integrity, tell him a lie. To the contrary, if you want to anger a man of questionable character, who distorts the truth, then simply tell him the truth. It works ever time and uncloaks who you are dealing with.

I was taught as a child that the real truth lies in the pages of the Bible. It does have a lot to say about this subject...

John 8:32

"and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

2 Timothy 2:15

"Be diligent to present yourself approved to God as a workman who does not need to be ashamed, handling accurately the word of truth."

And as a final thought......

1 John 1:8

"If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us."

So I think it's obvious that the truth is a valuable gift, one we should celebrate when we find it, un spun, and un altered!

God Bless!
Capt. Bill