Thursday, July 30, 2026

Scripture

“I am speaking the truth in Christ—I am not lying; my conscience confirms it by the Holy Spirit.” Romans 9:1

Reflections

Are you always honest with yourself?

Sometimes we try to convince ourselves of things that are not true.  Money will buy happiness.  My political party is always right.  It’s okay to be mean and hateful.  It doesn’t really matter if I cheat on my taxes.  All religions are good and true.  If I just speak it loud enough and often enough, people will believe me, and I can change reality. 

Such thinking is basically a bunch of hooey.  Just because we may want things to be a certain way doesn’t make it so.  If we’re truly honest with ourselves, we know better.  The silly part is that we actually try to get ourselves to believe it.

The more we’re familiar with the ways of Jesus, the more clearly we can see right from wrong.  He speaks through our consciences.  He guides our daily lives.  The more we ignore him speaking through our conscience, the more trouble we bring upon ourselves.

We learn the truth of Jesus Christ when we spend time in his Word.  We do well to honestly listen to his voice deep within us.  His Word guides us in our daily lives.  He never steers us wrong.

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for speaking truth into my life.  Help me to turn away from the father of all lies.  Shape me into a person of integrity, that You might be powerfully at work through me.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: Romans 9:1-5