The Truth Makes You Free (Episode 108)

These days, it is increasingly hard to know the truth. Our politicians oftentimes don’t tell us the truth. And now with Artificial Intelligence, we don’t know if what we are looking at or listening to is genuine or not. In this episode, Frank King teaches on the liberating power of the truth.

In America, we say we are a free country. Many things we freely do in this country we take for granted. People in many other countries could only imagine having those freedoms.

On the other hand, it’s possible to live in a place like America and still be a servant or slave of some kind. You may be free physically, for instance, but bound spiritually. Many people today are slaves to something or someone that they don’t have the power to break free from. Sometimes, this kind of bondage can be more difficult and even more cruel than physical bondage.

During His public ministry, Jesus was quoted as saying, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples if Mine. And you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:31-32, NASB). In effect, He is saying the Word of God is the truth.

Accordingly, when what the worlds says differs from what God says about anything, the world is wrong. Hence, if parents want their children to know the truth and to walk in freedom, parents must get their children hooked on God’s word.

Alas, too many churchgoers in general spend excessive time listening to the errant voices of this world and not enough to the Word of God.

To some people, when you embrace this biblical perspective, it might seem intolerant of the views of others. But it’s not. It’s just the truth. And Jesus said it will make you free.

Free But Not Free?

When the religious leaders heard what Jesus said about the liberating power of the truth, they took exception to it. “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been enslaved to anyone; how is it that You say, ‘You will be free’?” they asked (verse 33).

Jesus reminded them that if they are practicing sin, they are not free.  But they are a slave of sin (verse 34). To become free, Jesus says one must continue in His Word. Doing so, you will know the truth as it relates to your struggle. Truth will strip you of all the rationalization you do to try and justify continuing in what you are doing. It will challenge any tendency to compromise in any area of our life. In the end, if you stick with it, it will make you free.