"And you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." John 8:32 NLT
How can we know the truth? What is the truth? Well, firstly, if you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you will know that He is the truth: 'I am the way, the truth and the life' John 14:6. You will also see in this verse that He is the only way to access the Father in heaven. So, you say you know the truth, or better still, know about Him, but do you know Him. There is a big difference. Satan knows about Jesus but he doesn't know Him personally. In verse 31 of this chapter, we read, 'You are truly My disciples if you remain faithful to My teachings.'
Notice the if in this verse. This is a proviso - a condition. If we want to really know Jesus, we have to remain faithful to Him and abide in His Word - the truth.
John Avanzini, an American Christian Financial Advisor says, 'You cannot walk in a truth you do not know.' So, we must know Him before we can do this. The Greek word for 'Know' is Ginosko and means: to possess the knowledge that has an inception, a progress and an attainment. It is the recognition of truth by personal experience. Greek Dictionary/Strongs. Ginosko is associated with the British word Prognosis which gives the meaning of the truth in the medical world.
If we are to walk in the Spirit, as God's Word encourages to, then you must: let 'the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won't be doing what your sinful nature craves'
Galatians 5:16. Verse 17 gives us an understanding of what our sinful nature craves for which is just the opposite of the Truth, therefore:
(1) Acknowledge there's a battle
(2) Admit you are powerless and submit to God
(3) Exercise self-discipline.
(4) Don't ignore the consequences, they bring disaster
Don't just assume that you know the truth. Get to know Jesus properly; talk to Him, obey Him and walk with Him on a daily basis. Remember, your enemy - Satan, wants to trip you up (1 Peter 5:8). Don't give him an inch. If you do, he'll take a mile and you will pay dearly for it.
You will know that you're walking in the Spirit when you're able to refuse to be involved in anything that is not of God. But, this is something that you need to practice everyday. It doesn't just happen.
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