Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Waging War

A string of facts
does not add up to the truth.
…nor do self-defined, self-perpetuated substitutes for truth.

“Gemini are extremely independent. They will not be pinned down by anyone or any rules. They need to experience the world on their own. Change and freedom are extremely important to Gemini, they will never let anyone dictate them, they are extremely independent and freedom is essential to their mental well being.”  (http://zodiac-signs-astrology.com/zodiac-signs/gemini.htm)

“For although they knew God,
they did not honor him as God
or give thanks to Him,
but they became futile in their thinking,
and their foolish hearts were darkened.  
Claiming to be wise, they became fools…” 
~Romans 1:21-22


Because
Truth is Truth,
we must be…

Taken Captive by Truth
“…How thankful that we have the truth of scripture to carry us.  Our weapons are not of this world....thoughts that would normally slay the joy of our living can be brought into captivity by the truth.” 
~Jennifer Parette

“For though we walk in the flesh,
we are not waging war according to the flesh.
For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh
but have divine power to destroy strongholds.
We destroy arguments
and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God,
and take every thought captive to obey Christ.”
~2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Completely Occupied by Truth
“Finally, brothers,
whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence,
if there is anything worthy of praise,
think about these things.” 
~Philippians 4:8

Equipped by Truth
“All Scripture is breathed out by God
and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction,
and for training in righteousness,
that the man of God may be competent,
equipped for every good work.”
~2 Timothy 3:16,17

Overwhelmed by Truth
For now we see in a mirror dimly, but then face to face.
Now I know in part;
then I shall know fully, even as I have been fully known.”
~1 Corinthians 13:12

Set Free by Truth
 “So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, 
‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples,
and you will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.’
They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham
and have never been enslaved to anyone.
How is it that you say,
“You will become free”?’
Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, 
everyone who practices sin is a slave to sin. 
The slave does not remain in the house forever; 
the son remains forever. 
So if the Son sets you free,
you will be free indeed.’”
~ John 8:31-36


Truth is not context free.
Truth is Truth
and, by definition,
commands response.

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