Daily Walking in Truth

A Reflection of Proverbs 3

As a Christian, it is wrong for me to believe there is “my truth” and/or “your truth.” There are not 50 shades of gray to truth. Truth is black and white. There is just simply truth. How do we know what truth is? It can only come from the One who authored life. Therefore, to know real truth, we must be aligned with His Word.

Spiritual Amnesia

Right out of the gate, verse 1 hits me as the #1 issue we have when we begin to stray from what is true.“My son, don’t forget my teaching, keep my commands in your heart; for they will add to you many days, years of life and peace.”
‭‭(Pro)‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭CJB‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/1275/pro.3.1-2.CJB

When we stray from God…when we stray from communicating with God in prayer…when we stray from studying and understanding Scripture, we drift. We forget. Often times we replace these items with going to church. This can be problematic if the church or the pastor is not aligned with truth. Scripture clearly teaches there are wolves dressed in sheep’s clothing. Our world has forgotten real truth. It doesn’t take long to drift far away from God if we don’t have a daily practice of going to Him directly. I can’t simply point my finger at others I see who call themselves Christians, yet have bent the truth to match “their truth;” I must examine my own heart and behavior.

Bound Up in Truth

“Do not let grace and truth leave you — bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.” (Pro)‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬ ‭CJB‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/1275/pro.3.3.CJB

Truth is meant to shape both character and conduct. When truth lives in the heart, it naturally becomes visible in how we live and how we are trusted. It is easy to miss this. It is easy to believe or say to someone “I am an honest person and would never lie.” The problem isn’t necessarily telling a lie, the root problem is living a lie. That is what Satan wants for us.

I am Not Reliable

“Trust in Adonai with all your heart; do not rely on your own understanding.” (Pro)‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬ ‭CJB‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/1275/pro.3.5.CJB

“Don’t be conceited about your own wisdom; but fear Adonai, and turn from evil.”
‭‭(Pro)‬ ‭3‬:‭7‬ ‭CJB‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/1275/pro.3.7.CJB

All truth starts and ends with Adonai! We are told to not rely on our own understanding…to not be conceited with our own wisdom. This is the definition of “my truth.” “My truth” will settle around my desires and my place of comfort; which is often far from the truth of Scripture. There could be times His way doesn’t match my desires…so, trust Him anyways. A quick reminder to myself – He is the author of life. I am a byproduct. I should probably listen to the Creator and trust He knows better than me.

Sleep Peacefully

“My son, don’t let these slip from your sight; preserve common sense and discretion; they will be life for your being and grace for your neck. Then you will walk your way securely, without hurting your foot. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.”
‭‭(Pro)‬ ‭3‬:‭21‬-‭24‬ ‭CJB‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/1275/pro.3.21-24.CJB

Walking in truth brings life…brings safety…brings peace…which all bring sweet sleep. It is hard to experience sweet sleep when living in chaos, stressed, anxious, or knowing you are living a lie.

Living This Truth

Lessons from Proverbs 3

• Stay in communication with God DAILY & OFTEN.
• Let Scripture take up roots in my heart and mind.
• Trust His Truth & Way is better than anything I could come up with.
• Live humbly to His truth and bury mine.