Who do I trust? I am
fully aware of the fact that in this world, you cannot trust anyone or at
least, very few people can be trusted to speak and act in truth. But, can even the most trustworthy be fully
trusted? Or if we are being completely
honest, is there really anyone we can confide in, share secrets with, and bare
our souls to that will respond in truth?
Do I have that kind of relationship with anyone – other than myself and
God, of course? My spouse, maybe? No,
even then, sometimes our words and actions don't truly convey complete
truth. We are often led by emotions
rather than truth. As great of a
relationship as we may have with our spouse, we are only human. Living in truth doesn't always happen. So, where does that leave me? With no one I can trust completely with my
life – my plans, my choices, my everything – except God and myself? Yes, I have those few...those certain people
in my life that I can talk to and trust that they will keep secrets and help me
handle my feelings. Those people can
offer advice to help, but can I fully trust that they are always speaking truth
or do they unknowingly lead with emotion or an effort to try to dull the pain
of my situation? So, it's me and God. But, is it?? Can I honestly trust me? Do I know that in everything, I speak the
truth? Or am I, also, often led by
emotions? Do I always act based on the
truth, or do I somehow make myself believe something else because it feels
good, seems better, or sounds right? So,
where does that leave me? I can't even
trust myself??
There's only one truth.
John 14:6 says, "Jesus told them, 'I am the way, the truth, and the
life'." John 17:17 says,
"teach them your word, which is truth." The only Truth is Jesus. His Word is the only fully trustworthy guide
for our lives. So, as wonderful as close
friends are and as helpful as their advice can be, we should always seek God
and His Word for truth. And, as right as
our own mind sounds, we must remember Satan is warring against God for us. And, he will use whatever or whomever he can
to lead us from the Truth. The target of
this battle is our hearts. Which is why
the Bible says we have to guard our hearts (Proverbs 4:23). If we aren't careful, Satan will find a way
into our hearts before we have even put our guard up. He will use our own selves, which obviously
sounds right and seems like what's best for us, to let our guard down and let
something other than Truth direct our
path. We begin to believe the "only
I know what's best for me" lie. We
cannot fully trust ourselves to act in truth.
We are human.
Am I suggesting that it's pointless to seek the advice of
others? That it's ridiculous to talk to
your best friend, spouse, or parent about your situations? Absolutely not. However, I am suggesting that we always seek
Truth. If the council you get does not
line up with the Word of God and the wisdom of the Holy Spirit, don't let it
get into your heart. Be cautious. Even with your own self. Guard your heart. Remember, there is only one Truth – seek Him.
