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THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH (I)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4
1 John 4:6-11
Romans 1:19-23
 
“… that which may be known
of God is manifest in them;
for God hath shewed it unto them.”
 
THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH (I)
 
The undivided love for God overcomes the world. John spoke of those who love God: “We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error” (1 John 4:6). This repeated expression is the only hope for believers. The gospel truth is made simple in teaching children so that they can understand. The expressions used are also applicable for adults. They are only made complicated by the human heart that is restless and questions the truth of God.
 
Truth is always the path to follow to please God. Love for one another is preceded by love for God. John said that those who loved others were born of God. Men are able to know God through natural revelation. However, the presence of sin clouds their understanding so that they will not serve Him as God. Paul said this in Romans 1:21: “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.” The spirit of truth is here overcome by the spirit of error. However, we must strive to seek the truth.
 
The love of God is manifested in the world by His sending His only begotten Son into the world that believers may live though Him. The world does not know this because they do not believe that He came in the flesh. The truth is that Jesus came in human form and became the propitiation for sins. In the Law of Moses, there were many prescribed offerings that were offered repeatedly for the propitiation for sins. Even the high priest was not exempt. He offered for himself first and then for the people. The complex manner of these ceremonies reveals how much was achieved in Jesus when He became man. The spirit of truth rests in Him.
 
THOUGHT: The Spirit of truth brings salvation to sinners.
PRAYER: I thank Thee, Lord, for saving my soul.

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