Buy the Truth

Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.

Truth is for a lifetime. Truth is precious beyond all else. This proverb teaches that truth is to be the focus of all one's endeavor. Truth is of such high quality that it should never be sold nor gotten rid of. No matter what poverty befalls a man, he must not give in to the temptation to sell the truth nor trade it for anything of lesser value.There is nothing of greater value, says the proverb.

Jesus spoke of truth the same high way--

Matthew 13:45 "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46 When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

Pilot asked of Jesus, "What is truth?"

 

Anyone who had truth would not need to ask, since once obtained, it is immediately apparent what it is. Implicit in the parable of the merchant is his great joy!

And yet, our parable warns, there is danger that some people might let truth go. There is always danger of backsliding and idolatry. King Solomon himself, who penned many of the proverbs, is a great example of a man, who once owning the truth, sold it for lust.

Oh, that I would ask the Father always to protect me from myself!

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Father, What is truth? Jesus Christ! Him Whom Your grace revealed in my heart. Thank-You, always, Father. Though I have given up all I have for the truth of Christ, knowledge of Him came as a gift, Your gift of grace to my heart. I worship and praise and thank You eternally for this gift of truth, this pearl of great, great price. In Jesus, Amen.

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