"The Love of the Truth"

"And in none other is there salvation: for neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved." (Acts 4:12--ASV)
"Precious Name, hope of earth and joy of Heaven!"

Some people like devotionals which have stories, related news applications, etc.  From time to time I try to do that.  But it must all lead to strengthening us in what the Word of God refers to as, "sound doctrine."  The word for, "sound," simply means to be "whole, healthy;" and, "doctrine," is simply "instruction."  For most today, however, "doctrine" is a bad word, just too divisive, too politically incorrect, too, "Oh, I guess if we don't believe as you, we are all going to Hell."  Well, as a matter of fact.................... 

To an everything-is-gray culture, doctrine tells us there are right and wrong beliefs.  Our text is "right" belief, "healthy doctrine."  It tells us that soundness, health, and wholeness of a nation, congregation, and an individual's life is found in the reality that "in none other is there salvation," that, "neither is there any other name under heaven, that is given among men, wherein we must be saved."  And the Book of Doctrine tells us of Jesus Christ that, "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins...."-- all sound, all healthy, all very, very wholesome!

Historically the Church has taught that if we are to continue as the "salt of the earth" and "the light of the world," bringing people to faith in Jesus Christ, we must have a common discipline, "systematic instruction given to a disciple."  When I was 12, I went through a catechism class in the United Brethren Church, but this is fast becoming an anachronism.  Yet as a pastor, I always believed that serving "sound doctrine" was the best service I could offer people.  I still feel the same today.

Have a "sound," "healthy," "whole," day!

Father, in Jesus' Name, I pray for the soundness of Your Word in my life, to "keep yourselves in the love of God," and, "in sincere love of the brethren," and, "the love of the truth."  Amen.
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