Psalm 51:6 says, “Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.”
Men, have we purchased the truth when we have only given mental ascent to it? It is possible to consider truth, debate truth, reason truth, and even preach truth, yet still not buy it. Buying truth is much more than mere mental exercise. We must embrace it into the very core of our being.
Truth only changes us when it is received into the inward parts; otherwise it remains a shallow intellectual exercise. It is possible to dress up on the outside to appear religious and yet have next to no change on the inside. This is a dangerous state, for we not only fool others, but ourselves. But God is not fooled.
When truth enters the depths of our being motives will change, the self-nature will be crucified and Jesus Christ, who is the Way, the Truth and the Life will reign. Christ will only reign when He sits on the throne in the depths of our hearts. When we receive Christ into our hearts, we must also receive His truth for they are inseparable.
Be encouraged.
Colin Campbell