"The TRUTH Questioned"

 

Genesis 3:4 "And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die:"

     Despite what many today think, truth matters because it is the fundamental moral category in creation. The depravity in our world resulted from a lie that our first parents heard and believed (v.4). Initially, the serpent raised an uncertainty as to whether or not GOD had spoken what HE did (v.1 cf. Genesis 2:17 pictured above) and if HE actually meant what HE said. Nothing is wrong with asking questions, but when the inquiries are framed to cast doubt or aspersion on the truthfulness of GOD's WORD, we know such people are actually rebels at heart. The serpent sought to cause Adam, through Eve, to distrust the truth of GOD's communication. He posed his query in such a way as to suggest that GOD might not truly be good and that HE may actually be unfair because HE was keeping them from partaking of this fruit they so richly deserved and needed. This was a complete, though subtle, assault on GOD's WORD; not only did the serpent cast doubt on the truth, but he essentially accused GOD HIMSELF of being a deceiver !

     The devious posing of the question "Yea, hath GOD said. . .?" (v.1) led to Satan's bold lie: "Ye shall not surely die" (v.4). Tragically, Eve listened to the lie, and both she and Adam succumbed, plunging this world into the chaos, decay, and corruption (physical, ethical/moral, and spiritual) that we see all around us today. Do not be deceived by authors, scholars, or preachers who raise questions about the content and commands of Scripture or by those in the world who disbelieve the truthfulness of GOD's WORD. This problem has existed since the beginning of human history and will continue until the LORD calls us home. The WORD of GOD is Truth (John 17:17 pictured above). Trust it fully ! GDF

Your servant in CHRIST,

Julie

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