This morning Pastor Morrow preached a great sermon on John 8:31-36. If we obey the LORD's commands, then we are His disciples. The TRUTH SETS US FREE! Conversely, if we continue to live in sin, we become slaves to sin. Many people say, if the truth sets you free, how can you be free if you're "bound" to Jesus? We cannot overemphasize the importance of truth.
It is the difference between honestly and dishonesty, right and
wrong, and often the difference between success and failure, or
life and death. We are not satisfied with anything less than the
truth in science, finance, or in that which we are told by our
friends. If we learn that some business house has dealt with us
dishonestly even to a small degree we will shun that place in
the future. Truth is even more important where the welfare of our souls is
involved. Only the truth of God can make us free. The truth leads
to our sanctification, that is, the setting our ourselves apart
to God and His service. Jesus came and died for
humanity to make it clear that it does make a difference what
we believe. The very fact that God has given us the Bible is evidence
that He wants us to study it, learn its truth, and abide in it.
Jesus has promised that those who follow Him, walking in His word,
shall know the truth and thereby be made free from sin.
31 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”
34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
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