BE Excellent ~ The Truth will Set You Free!

BE Excellent and "the Truth Will Set you Free."
John 8:31-36
To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?” Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed."

The Truth will set you free.  What does that mean? We live in a society that has trouble with truth. This is nothing new. Christianity is based on a belief that what Jesus said and did is TRUE. Jesus came because of God’s love. His promise is that whosoever believes in Him should not die, but have everlasting life. Be set free from the slavery of sin through the truth of Jesus Christ. 

The Importance of Truth:  Activity
Draw a picture about something that comes to mind when you read this passage. Journal about this or at least take some time to ponder about it.   1) Count how many times the word “true/truth” is said...feel free to circle or underline 2) What do you believe Jesus meant the “truth will make you free.”

Prayer:  Dear Jesus, this is such a strong message that the truth is not what the world says, what others say, and not necessarily what I might THINK is true.  The truth is what you say, what you do, and what you desire from me to BE excellent as a follower of your truth.  A follower of Christ.  Now I get it!  When I live IN truth, and know the truth and believe the truth of God's word and what the Bible teaches me...I'm actually knowing and trusting You.  Jesus, my friend, my savior, my creator, my truth.  Thank you.  Amen"

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