Trivia Is Truth Important Anymore?

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Does it seem to you that the line between true and false has become blurred? People now seem to be persuaded more by emotion and personal belief than by truth and facts. For example, the word “post-truth,” which was coined to describe this situation, has surged in use in recent times. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. It well describes the entire world today, in which many believe that there is no such thing as truth.

This viewpoint is not new. Some 2,000 years ago, Roman Governor Pontius Pilate cynically asked Jesus: “What is truth?” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Although Pilate did not wait for a response, his question was important. The Bible provides an answer that you may find satisfying, and it can help you find your way in this post-truth world.

Does truth even exist?​

Yes. The Bible uses the word “truth” to refer to what is factual as well as to what is morally right. It teaches that Jehovah You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. God is the Source of absolute truth, calling him “the God of truth.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) The Bible contains the truth from God, and it compares that truth to light, as it can guide us through all the confusion in the world today.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

How can you find the truth?​

God does not want us to accept the truth from the Bible blindly. Instead, he invites us to examine it by using our power of reason rather than by relying on our emotions. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) He wants us to come to know and love him using our “whole mind,” and he encourages us to confirm the truth of what we learn from the Bible.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

Where did lying come from?​

The Bible says that lying started with God’s enemy, Satan the Devil, whom the Bible calls “the father of the lie.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) He lied about God to the first humans. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Since then, Satan has continued to spread lies and hide the truth about God.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

Why is lying so common today?​

In our time, which the Bible calls “the last days,” Satan’s misleading influence on the world has grown. People commonly tell lies to mislead others and take advantage of them. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) Falsehood also permeates most religions today. As the Bible foretold for our time, people “surround themselves with teachers to have their ears tickled,” choosing to “turn away from listening to the truth.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

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Why is truth important?​

Truth forms the basis for trust between people. Without trust, friendships and society break down. The Bible says that God wants our worship to be based on truth. It states: “Those worshipping [God] must worship with spirit and truth.” (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) To learn how truth from the Bible can help you identify religious falsehood and break free from it, read the series of articles entitled “You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..”

Why does God want me to know the truth?​

God wants you to gain salvation, and you need to learn the truth about him to do that. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) If you learn God’s standards of right and wrong and live by them, you will gain his close friendship. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) To help people learn the truth, God sent Jesus to the earth. God wants us to listen to the teachings of Jesus.—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

Will God ever eliminate lying?​

Yes. God hates it when people take advantage of others through deception. He has promised to rid the earth of those who are determined to keep on lying. (You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.) When God does that, he will also fulfill his promise: “Truthful lips will endure forever.”—You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

Bible verses about truth and lying​

You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “[The Devil] is a liar and the father of the lie.”
Meaning: Satan the Devil told the first lie and is the ultimate source of all lying.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Lying lips are detestable to Jehovah.”
Meaning: Those who love God should hate falsehood as much as he does.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “Those worshipping [God] must worship with spirit and truth.”
Meaning: God wants our worship to be in harmony with the truth about him.
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “The truth will set you free.”
Meaning: The truth that Jesus taught can free us from ignorance, superstitions, religious lies, and more. See the article “You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.”
You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.: “[God’s] will is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth.”
Meaning: God wants us to gain salvation by learning the truth about him.

 

[3-Style]

basta ang importante mahalaga

 

[plhbg1]

the title should be fixed like this: is what we believe as truth important anymore?

 

[Fenimaure]

Translated na ang bible kaya ang hirap maniwala.