Money Is Not Truth
The rarity of truth seekers is a result of the difficulty and sacrifice required to follow truth, as exemplified by Jesus' crucifixion.
A.W. Tozer emphasizes that society often prioritizes financial success and social status over the pursuit of truth, with many young people viewing education merely as a means to enhance their earning potential. He laments that the desire for truth is rare, as it demands sacrifice and commitment, exemplified by Jesus, who identified Himself as the Truth and faced the Cross. Tozer warns that the ease with which money can buy worldly desires is a grave indictment of our values, suggesting that true seekers of truth are few and far between. He calls for a deeper understanding of truth's significance, which transcends material wealth and status.
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It is a fact in human history that men and women have never in any great numbers sought after truth. The young people who stream from our halls of learning each year confess to having no more than a passing and academic interest in truth. The majority admit that they go to college only to improve their social standing and increase their earning power. So, the average American will confess that he most wants success in his chosen field; and he wants success both for prestige and for financial security. The ominous thing about all this is that everything men and women want can be bought with money, and it would be difficult to think of an indictment more terrible than that! Real seekers after truth are almost as rare as albino deer! Why?
Because truth is a glorious but hard master.
Jesus said, "I am the Truth," and followed Truth straight to the Cross. The Truth seeker must follow Him there and that is the reason few men seek the Truth!
Sermon Outline
- The Rarity of Truth Seekers
- The Cost of Truth
- Truth is a hard master
- Following truth requires sacrifice, as seen in Jesus' crucifixion
Key Quotes
“Real seekers after truth are almost as rare as albino deer!” — A.W. Tozer
“Why? Because truth is a glorious but hard master.” — A.W. Tozer
“The ominous thing about all this is that everything men and women want can be bought with money, and it would be difficult to think of an indictment more terrible than that!” — A.W. Tozer
Application Points
- We must prioritize seeking truth over material success and social standing.
- Following truth requires sacrifice and a willingness to take up our cross, as Jesus did.
- The pursuit of truth is a rare and noble endeavor that requires dedication and perseverance.