2 John 9

“Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son”

To transgress is to infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standards of behavior). 

In this case it is the bounds of the doctrine of Christ.

The definition of truth is the quality or state of being true. 

The definition of true:

• As an adjective: accordance with fact or reality; accurate or exact (without variation). 
• As a adverb: truly. Accurately or without variation.
• As a verb: bring into the exact shape, alignment or position required.

John 14;6

“Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

Hebrews 13:8

“Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, and today, and forever.”

We live in a world that embraces and encourages variation on truth. This is otherwise known as compromise.

The thing about truth is that it does not change. If it was true yesterday, it will still be true tomorrow. Think of it as a math fact, 2+2=4 to day, it will be the same tomorrow and forever. It does not change, no matter how much society changes, or if governmental laws change, or if my feeling or emotions change. 2+2=4 will always be fact. This is also the case of Jesus Christ. No matter what, he is true, he is truth, and he is that forever. Without variation!

Our understanding of Jesus – his will and word – may (and should) grow, expand, and deepen. However, God remains the same. His love toward us all, no matter what, remains the same. It is because we come to know him better, that can give the appearance of change. God still hates sin, eventhough he loves the person. 

He loves us enough to allow us to have and do what we desire. 

But here is the point man people miss – his word will not change. 

• The wages of sin will always be death (Roman 6:23).
• Holiness, without which no man shall see God (Hebrews 12:14).
• He that endureth to the end, the same shall be saved (Matthew 24:13).

Yes, His love for us is so great that He does not force his will on us. Rather, he wants us to choose him. He was us to choose to live a life that is pleasing to him (Joshua 24:15).

You can live your best life, 

You can walk in your truth.

You can seek good energy or good vibes. 

But understand that there is a way that seemeth right to a man, but its end is the way of death (Proverbs 14:12).

That brings us back to 2 John – it really is a simple equation – we cannot straddle the fence. Your life will reflect the real you. Either Christ abides in you, and you in him. Or he does not. It is time to take a honest look at ourselves, and determine where we stand. It is high time to get ourselves together for we serve a soon coming King! 

He is true and the truth. Let;s embrace that immutable fact. Then decide who we are and what we believe. Take the responsiblilityof our life and actions. He is soon to return and let us be ready.

Have a blessed day

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