What Is Truth?

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There is something pathetic in Pilate's question to Jesus: "What is truth?" Before him at that moment was the Truth although completely unrecognized by Pilate. He was looking at the one who said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life," and still he knew it not. Another statement of Scripture is, "Thy word is truth." How many of us recognize truth when we see it?
Truth is a declaration of what is and for us to have it written down and available at all times is a most blessed treasure that we should value and cherish above any earthly possession. Truth endures. "The word of God... liveth and abideth forever." 1 Peter 1:2323Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. (1 Peter 1:23).
Just as when Jesus was here and was recognized by so few for who He was, so today there are also comparatively few who recognize the Word of God for what it is.
Another thing that we have trouble with is the practice of the truth. Actually we only possess and enjoy what we walk in. We must profess the truth first, but if we deny it in practice do we have it? Even the world says, "Actions speak louder than words.”
As the Irishman said, "You will never find anything but where it is," so it is with the truth. In other words, nothing but the truth can hold the truth. Are you looking for the truth or have you found it?
Ed.