In our post-modern world, people often speak of “my truth” and “your truth.” The idea is that what might be true to me may or may not seem true to you. Now, many people decry this view of truth. But did you know that the concept of “your truth” is not a new thing? It isn’t even a post-modern thing. People have always had their view of truth, and folks have always debated whose truth was greater. Even in the Bible, a man is lauded for “his truth.” That’s right!
Third John 3 begins, “For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth…” Wow! The Apostle John praised someone for their “truth.” Of course, we need to read the rest of the verse. It continues, “…as indeed you are walking in the truth.” John didn’t extoll personal truth—he lauded a man who aligned his truth with God’s Word. What is your truth? Is it based on your ideas and feelings or the Word of God?