| The Truth |
| “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:32). |
| Being familiar with the truth of the Bible is the only sure way to be preserved from doctrinal error. Wisdom is not found in reading up on all the false teaching that is afoot in the world, but in being well grounded in the fundamentals of the Word of God. In this way we can then detect when something untrue is presented. |
| It is like the teller at the bank who, in handling real money from day to day, can detect a counterfeit bill when it is passed. They realize it is fake, not because they are familiar with counterfeit money, but because they are familiar with that which is real. |
| Learn the truth while you are young! Store up your mind with the Word of God. This will be of great benefit to you throughout your lifetime. The young man Timothy was encouraged by the aged Apostle Paul, “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us” (2 Timothy 1:13-14). |