truth

Recently I heard a radio talk show host make the following statement - it takes a great deal of courage to deal with the truth. The statement resonated with me, both in my heart and as well as experientially. While truth will set us free, it also has the power to make us very uncomfortable.

Our discomfort with truth stems from the fact that each of us is born with need/desire to be god. We want to self-determine (be in charge), self-preserve (make sure I always look good), and in general, ensure the well-being of the self-god. Our self-centered paradigms frequently conflict with truth. How we deal with the point of that conflict will determine our level of self-deception.

It is a dangerous thing to see the truth and then turn away from it in order to preserve our paradigms, paradigms that to us are more important than what really is. We choose to willingly embrace a lie and in so doing we choose the way of the father of lies.

On the other hand, if we make the difficult choice to embrace the truth, we will most certainly be set free. Truth will renew the mind and open the eyes to a new way of living. The more one lives according to truth, the greater the fruitfulness in life. While it may cause a great deal of discomfort, embrace truth! Have courage! Be free!