Building in Truth

Donna Braman

This Is The Day The Lord Has Made And I Shall Rejoice In It!

BUILDING TRUTH INTO OUR LIFE

James 1:23-25

Building truth into our lives means that we cannot merely HEAR God's Word; we must DO what it says. James explains that a hearer is forgetful and when tough situations arise, his accumulated knowledge means nothing. But a doer is blessed. His prior experience tells him God will guide him through future valleys.

If you want to be a scriptural doer, first identify a point of need, the best place to begin building a foundation of truth is in the area you feel the most interest, pressure, or pain. For instance, if your problem is financial, start by opening the Bible and asking God to reveal the truth about money: Who owns all of it? Why does Scripture talk about tithing? Can money become our master? How can a person acquire wealth? We can use the Word of God even before we are familiar with all of it; many bibles include a concordance, which lists verses related to a variety of topics.

Second, make a personal application of the truth revealed in the Scriptures. Accept God's principle as authentic and real, and then be obedient to what He says. If we are learning about forgiveness, we forgive even though the act might be painful.

Third, observe and record what happens when you obey. People often make requests but neglect to notice or thank God when He answers. Thankfulness gives us the desire to praise and worship our Lord. Observing the Lord's provision will cement our trust and prepare us for future faith tests. Recording what He does ensures we will remember His care for years.

SEED Word: Building a foundation of truth requires a long-term commitment. The more we learn God's principles, the more fully will His Word support our life and reflect His light in us. Don't depend on man for your spiritual truth and growth, let the word come alive in you and once you have done what God commands you to do and he fills your barns and blesses you don't allow the cares of this world or carnal thinking to undo the truth the word has put in you because there are carnally minded Christians out there that will mislead you but when you've experienced God's blessings by being obedient to His word you are full of knowledge and wisdom and truly a Kingdom child that lives by the word of God. The more truth you know in the word, the more faith you have and trust in the word.