What does it mean to truly hold on to Jesus' teachings? Today we explore the profound connection between embracing truth and experiencing genuine freedom through John 8:31-32: "If you hold on to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."
Truth isn't something we casually encounter—it's something we must cling to with determination. In our current cultural landscape of shifting opinions, emotional arguments, and customized morality, staying firmly rooted in biblical truth feels increasingly countercultural. Yet this radical commitment to truth is precisely what unlocks authentic spiritual freedom. The subtle danger isn't outright rejection of faith but the gradual loosening of our grip through small compromises and rationalizations.
When we truly hold fast to truth—even when it challenges our comfort or contradicts popular opinion—we develop immunity to deception and experience liberation that transcends circumstances. This freedom doesn't depend on external validation or changing situations; it's an unshakable foundation that sustains us through life's challenges. Though truth may initially offend our flesh, its transformative power creates the genuine freedom we deeply desire. Don't just admire or study truth—live in it completely. Let your roots grow deep in God's Word and experience the freedom that comes only through unwavering commitment to his teachings. Join our community at wisdomfortheday.org and consider supporting our ministry to help others discover this life-changing truth.
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Episode Transcript
Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for
spiritual refreshment andguidance.
I'm Rick.
Join me as I dive into God'sWord to find clarity and
strength for life's challenges.
Let me help you embrace eachday with faith and wisdom, ready
to feel inspired.
Let's get started.
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Today is Day 174, rooted inTruth from the Gospel of John,
chapter 8, verses 31 and 32,from the New Living Translation.
If you hold on to my teaching,you are really my disciples.
Then you will know the truthand the truth will set you free.
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Truth isn't just something youbelieve, it's something that you
cling to.
Jesus said, real disciples holdto his teaching.
They don't just visit it whenlife is hard, they live in it.
In a world of shifting opinionsand emotional arguments,
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customized morality, stayingrooted in truth can feel radical
, but it's the only way to befree, not just emotionally free,
but spiritually grounded,immune to deception and anchored
in light.
The enemy doesn't need to getyou to reject Jesus, to pull you
off course.
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He just needs you to loosenyour grip on truth, to start
saying things like well, godunderstands when you really mean
I want to do it my own way, orthat's not really a big deal
when it clearly contradicts hisword.
Truth will offend your fleshbefore it transforms your life,
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but when you plant your roots init, you'll start to grow in
freedom, real freedom, the kindthat doesn't depend on
circumstances or applause, andthat's what you want.
So don't just study the truth,don't just admire it.
Hold it, live it, be rooted init.
Pray with me, jesus.
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Your truth sets me free.
Help me to hold to it when it'shard, when it's unpopular, when
my feelings say otherwise.
Keep my roots deep in your wordand let it be the standard for
every decision that I make Inyour precious name, amen.
Well, that's all for today, butI'll be back tomorrow with more
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of God's word.
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Intro and outro music by WestonMcCurry Until tomorrow, I'm
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