The Beauty of Truth!
Devotion by Pastor Shane - July 25, 2025
2 Thessalonians 2:10–12
10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: 12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
In these verses, the apostle Paul warns the Thessalonian believers about the consequences of refusing to love the truth. The love of truth is not merely an intellectual pursuit but a matter of the heart that leads to salvation.
We live in a world where deception is rampant, and the enemy seeks to lead people astray from the truth. The key to resisting this deception is found in our love for the truth. God, who is the source of all truth, desires us to embrace His Word and live by it.
Refusing to love the truth can have severe consequences. It is not just about acquiring knowledge but about surrendering to the divine truth that sets us free. When we choose to reject the truth, we open ourselves to deception and the influence of powerful delusions.
As believers, let us cultivate a deep love for the truth found in God's Word. Let us seek to understand and apply His teachings in our lives. The more we love the truth, the more we position ourselves to be saved from the snares of deception. May our hearts be firmly rooted in the love of truth, leading us to a life that delights in righteousness and rejects the ways of wickedness.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help us to love Your truth with all our hearts. May Your Word be a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path. Guard us against deception, and may our lives reflect the beauty of Your truth. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
