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THE TRUTH TO KNOW THAT WILL SET YOU FREE FROM DEVIL’S PUNISHMENT AND GOD’S ETERNAL TERRIBLE JUDGMENT



We human beings are all side pressed hard by pain and fear that will just want to escape by all possible means. We want to enjoy life and the same time win God’s favour. We all hate the devil and love God, but we have not been to balance the equation as we constantly find ourselves doing those things we know that make it seems as if we love the devil and hate God, but when in actual sense it is other way round. So who shall set us free from this looming destruction? Thanks to the TRUTH in Christ Jesus.

Meanwhile, as powerful and free truth is, only few have been able to enjoy the value it offers. The greatest statement and one major effect truth has been said to have on us is found in the statement of Jesus Christ in John 8:30-36 that goes thus,

 "As He spoke these words, many believed in Him. Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, "If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free." They answered Him, "we are Abraham's descendants, and have never been in bondage to anyone. How can you say, "You will be made free?" Jesus answered them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. Therefore, if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed." John 8:30-36

The major effect of truth is said to have on us is that it will set us free. Freedom, however, is something that majority of us think they have when it is only few human being – very few number – that have it as we are all in one way or the other held in bondage to something or someone, physically or spiritually or psychologically. Therefore, we all need freedom somehow. From what are we to be set free? From sin? No, it is from something much more than sin that you will discover later.

Meanwhile, the condition for this powerful effect to manifest in our lives is that we will have to know the truth. The question that comes with this then is, ‘What is truth?’ A dictionary defines “Truth” as a fixed or established principle of law.” Someone I don’t really know says these about truth, “Truth is far more than facts. It’s not just something we act upon. It acts upon us. We can’t change the truth, but the truth can change us. It sanctifies (sets us apart) from the falsehoods woven into our sin natures.” And I add this to it that truth on earth is anything that resonates with all human being. It seems and appears alike to each and every one of us, regardless of all our differences. It is views and beliefs that resonate with that of God. It is actions that align with what has been done and which can never change.

Now, what warrants the writing of this article is not that many don’t know truth as it is defined and explained above, but that it seems not to have that effect on them as most people have not been able to attain freedom from what seems to be causing them pain, grief, sorrow and sadness of heart or spirit. So from what is truth to set us free that will make us happy and joyful and free from devil’s punishment and God’s eternal terrible judgment? From sin? No, I think it is from something much more than it. Though a mere reading of the statement of Jesus makes it appear as if truth is to set us free from sin. The reason for this is that many of us think that sin is what we do when sin is actually the fruit of what we do. Take note of the following apostles’ statements,

“All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.” 1 Cor. 6:12

“But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin…” James 1:14-15. Etc.

Therefore, knowing the truth is not to set us free from sin, but from what make us sin. Most of our actions of disobedience, I mean most actions that violate the laws and wills of God, are what give birth to what we call sin. Therefore, our freedom is from those thoughts, ideas, beliefs, ideologies, mindsets, knowledge and understanding, and views that make us want to challenge the reality of God on earth. Our actions are mainly responses to those thoughts, ideas,… and views. Why? It is because they make us sad or joyful. Whatever makes us sad or that will think make us happy, makes us sin. Check it, you will realise that all your actions that have led you to sin are mainly your responses to fear of either being sad or lost of joy. We don’t want to be sad and we don’t want to lose our joy. We want to escape sadness and we want to be joyful. And in our efforts to achieve these, we intentionally or unintentionally ignore the laws and will of God along the way.

Devil will either take from you or make a visible move as if he wants to take from you what you attach so much value to in order to make you do something. Either of these moves will create fear in you if you don’t know the truth, and anything you do in response to your fear of losing that thing or that you might lose the thing will put you at the danger of devil’s punishment and God’s eternal terrible judgment.

So where is the truth to set us free from all these? Who does Jesus Christ say will make us free indeed? It is the Son. Who is the Son? It is Jesus Christ. Who is Jesus Christ? The word of God, according to John 1:14. So, is it just the Word of God that will set us free? No; not just the Word, but the message and the content of the Word.

Many of us study the word and memorize it, but don’t understand and make sense of all the things Jesus is actually saying. When we sit down and learn of Jesus Christ (study His personal life, statements and dealings), we will begin to see the contents of Jesus Christ, the Word of God, as they aim to point to us some things that are not important, but which we have been so committed to and some things that are very, very important, but which fear has not allow us to make sense of and be cognizant of. All we care about is just to escape our sadness, grief and pain and by which we continue to embrace devil. So what is the truth that will set us free from devil’s trap that will bring us to his punishment and God’s eternal terrible judgment?
It is was the truth that Job knew that set him free from devil’s trap which could have brought him to God’s eternal terrible judgment.

The following are the truth to know that will help you overcome:

·        Know that you are always in the middle – some behind and some ahead. So you aren’t the least and neither can be number one forever.
·        Know that sooner or later nothing of this life will be mattered after achieving them. Don’t for anything act stupidly.
·        Know that no matter what done, death is certain for all of us. Stop going about after those that are lying to you that by worshiping certain idols or eating some things you can live forever.
·        Know that in death all pains and sorrow or happiness and joy will come to an end. Don’t be afraid of death.
·        Know that there is an end to every action or state or condition on earth. No condition is permanent. The highest number of year you can spend on earth is 120. So there is hope of change. However, where you go after life is eternity: there is no hope of change.
·        Know that you can’t achieve everything you desire. No. No. It is not possible. Give thanks if you achieve some. Let it go if you can’t achieve others. Don’t be strong head; devil will take advantage of that.
·        Know that God or whatever you called Him is more than anything or anyone. Do not fear anyone, not even devil. Stay with God.
·        Know that Christ Jesus has indeed paid for all your expenses on earth. If you anything with your blood, you will die. He has done that for you.
·        Know that the price of your freedom is your belief in Christ Jesus. Nothing else is required of you to be saved, just your belief will do.
·        Know that you are undergoing an heavenly assessment on earth. Everything we are doing on earth is being recorded. Be cautious.

The above truth will set you free not only from devil’s punishment and God’s eternal terrible judgment, but also from the worries of life.

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By Akerele Segun Helen

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