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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home4/bamesber/public_html/goodshepherd/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114Why is the truth so quiet while lies are so noisy? In a world full of loud deception, the truth seems to have lost its volume to be heard. With a constant influx of negative media, it\u2019s no wonder that this would be on our minds, especially in an election year. Indeed, a \u201cfact check\u201d is essential when politicians battle for office, but we are not immune from this reality during any situation or point in time. You must admit, it is becoming harder to discern what is true and what is a lie. Nevertheless, you will find that regardless of where you land on a given topic, it is the lie you hear that sets off a lot of noise. The clamor of a lie will trigger anger, anxiety, betrayal, or a sense of disrespect. It can make the hair on the back of your neck rise when it appears that no one will listen to your truth.<\/p>\n
That is exactly what Satan wants. He wants to turn the volume up on all the worldly fake news, false signs, and wonders (2 Thessalonians 2:9). In fact, he wants to turn up the noise of lies so loud the truth will not be heard (John 8:44). Not only that, but he also looks for your weak moments so he can infect your spiritual truth as well (James 4:7). It is during these times when these questions arise. How can I know what is true? Why is the truth so quiet and the lies so loud? This is where we must invest complete trust in our faith.<\/p>\n
As believers the seeds planted within us through faith are continually growing in knowledge of God\u2019s ways from learning what is written (Psalm 1:3). Additionally, each day since our Baptism, the Holy Spirit has been constantly seeding into our hearts the truth (1 Corinthians 12:13). With this confident truth from these seeds that have grown, we can thus have discernment to tune out the noise in this broken world, and the wisdom to apply our faith rightly to the quiet truth (Proverbs 23:23).<\/p>\n
I agree, this could be easier said than done. Then what should we do if we get \u201cfact checked?\u201d Jesus tells us that you need not worry, as the Holy Spirit will give you the right words when the time comes (Luke 12:11-12). Then the truth found in Christ will become loud and the lies will grow quiet as you confidently shout the truth from the rooftops (Matthew 10:27). My friends, it boils down to what you are listening for. If you are listening to the world, then yes, that will emerge very loud. If you are listening to the truth, then that becomes louder yet. That is what Jesus tells His disciples in John 14:1-14, \u201cI am the way, and the truth, and the life.\u201d \u00a0With this truth coming through loud and clear, all other fake news will be silenced.<\/p>\n
Dear Lord, help me tune out the noisy lies in this world and the wisdom to shout the truth to all who will hear. Amen.<\/p>\n
2 Thessalonians 2:9<\/a>
James 4:7<\/a>
Psalm 1:3<\/a>
1 Corinthians 12:13<\/a>
Proverbs 23:23<\/a>
Luke 12:11-12<\/a>
Matthew 10:27<\/a>
John 14:1-14<\/a><\/p>\n