Friday, May 27, 2011

"...then you will know the truth

and the truth will set you free."   John  8:32.  "The truth will set you free, but first it will make you miserable."  ~Attributed to James A. Garfield
I remember having discussions, debates and arguments about "The Truth" while I was a student at Bowling Green State University.  Now, I'm ready to move on. 

I do believe the truth will set us free, however, I think there may be times in our lives when the truth may rock our worlds.  When we seek truth in our daily lives I think we look for the following:
  1. Accurate perceptions regarding our behavior and the behavior of those around us.
  2. Clarity regarding exactly why we do what we do.
  3. Confidence in where we place our faith.
  4. Wisdom to allow us to speak accurately to help others.
Finding the truth in a situation requires:
  1. Understanding the context and environment involved.
  2. Patience to gather all the facts.
  3. Bravery to look in the right places and follow through with tact.
  4. Discipline to manage the information wisely and constructively.
  5. An ability to look through a lense that allows us to see our world the way it really is.
Our next "Transformation" gathering is going to be on "whatever is true."

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