INTRODUCTION

It is imperative that man know the proper authority for truth. The world is full of ideas, theories, and teachings, and one must be able to separate the truth from error. When standing before the Lord Jesus Christ, Pilate asked the all-important question, "What is truth?" The Lord Jesus answered this question, in part, in John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
See All... when He said, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." However, John 17:17Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
See All... indicates that the word of God is also truth. The authority for truth must be the word of God. All teaching must be compared with it in order to validate or deny the accuracy of that teaching. No other authority will do!

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHTS

• (For smaller children) No one likes to be lied to. Titus 1:2In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
  See All... tells us that God cannot lie. He wrote the Bible (2 Peter 1:21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
  See All...; 2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
  See All...a) and it is true (Psalm 119:160Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.
  See All...a). You can trust what He says. That's why the psalmist loved God's word (Psalm 119:163I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love.
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• What is your authority? Do you accept things based upon your feelings or opinions? Do you check the things you hear or believe against the scripture?
• What happens when your opinion or way of life contradicts the scripture? Which one do you accept as truth? If it is not the Bible, then the Bible is not your authority.

PRAYER NEEDS

• Ask the Lord to help you have the proper authority.
• Ask God to give you a stronger faith in His word.

HYMN

The Bible Stands

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