Nov
22
Acknowledge the Truth
Filed Under Devotional
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of an argument when you suddenly realize that you’re wrong and the other person is right? Have you then decided that you have invested too much pride and conviction into the argument such that you actually continue to argue the point? If the whole point of the argument was to find truth, it should have ended suddenly when you realized that you were in error. But, if the argument was more about demonstrating superior knowledge or skill, then admitting you were wrong would be losing.
The times I’ve been in such a situation, I try to find the middle path. I try to bail out without admitting fault. I know I’m on the losing side, but I don’t want to own up to it. Basically, I’m trying to earn a draw. My pride is such that even when I know I’m wrong, I don’t want to have to admit it openly.
I’m continually amazed when otherwise intelligent people will stick to their guns when the evidence is clearly pointing the other way. I see this with Darwinists and global warming alarmists frequently. The evidence is explained away as an anomaly and the fight for the “real truth” goes on. It happens at all levels of humanity, but for it to occur with the most logical and reasonable people on the planet only shows just how twisted we are.
Paul describes how people will act when they give in completely to their nature in the last days:
“They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over weak-willed women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth.” 2 Timothy 3:6-7
I love that description of “always learning but never able to acknowledge the truth”. That’s because the truth points to Christ and the more we learn the clearer that becomes.
I think we can all agree that we should be lifelong learners. Specifically, we should all be learning more about Christ and our relationship with Him. But, when the time comes that what you learn does not agree with how you’ve been living, don’t double-down on the mistake.
Acknowledge the truth by living it.