Finding Truth in Christ
A Christian's primary concern is truth, and truth should be seen as a master that guides our actions and decisions.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes that Christians must prioritize truth, particularly recognizing Christ as the embodiment of Truth. He warns against the contemporary tendency to treat truth as a tool for personal gain rather than as a guiding principle to which we owe obedience. Tozer asserts that while facts are valuable, they should not replace the deeper wisdom found in Christ. He highlights the importance of understanding truth in its moral and spiritual context, reminding us that true understanding of truth ultimately leads us to God. Therefore, truth should always be regarded as our master, not a servant.
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The Christian is concerned primarily with truth, and especially with Him who is Truth incarnated. Facts are not to be despised. They are to be sought for their practical value and used in the service of truth, but they are never to be allowed to substitute for those "treasures of wisdom and knowledge" which are hidden in Christ.
In this day of moral confusion, truth is not always understood to be a master to which we must render obedience; it is rather conceived to be a servant which we may use to further ends that lie outside of truth. Private ends are often sought by the aid of truth, ends that stand outside of and bear no relation whatever to truth itself.
If we were to observe strict accuracy, we should always capitalize the word Truth, for when we have pushed it back as far as we can, we will come to God Himself. For this reason, truth will always be the master, never the servant. And truth can never be understood apart from its moral and spiritual implications.
Sermon Outline
- The Importance of Truth
- The Misconception of Truth
- The Supreme Nature of Truth
- Truth should be capitalized, as it points to God
- Truth has moral and spiritual implications
Key Quotes
“If we were to observe strict accuracy, we should always capitalize the word Truth, for when we have pushed it back as far as we can, we will come to God Himself.” — A.W. Tozer
“Truth can never be understood apart from its moral and spiritual implications.” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We should prioritize truth in our lives and seek to understand its moral and spiritual implications.
- Facts should serve truth, not replace it, and we should strive to use them in the service of truth.
- Truth should be seen as a master, not a servant, and we should render obedience to it.