THE “PROBLEM” WITH TRUTH – CAN WE DARE TO HANDLE IT?

Amy Carmichael writes eloquently on the significance of truth, and why we, as Christians, should love it, and live for it, despite the cost, and the certain possibility of suffering, because of it.
– “If I am afraid to speak the truth lest I lose affection, or lest the one concerned should say, ‘You do not understand’, or because I fear to lose my reputation for kindness; if I put my own good name before the other’s highest good, then I know nothing of Calvary love.” – Amy Carmichael

In an age of easy going, and not having enough strength to stand firmly for something, the question of truth, and standing for it, with a willingness to suffer for the same, is something many Christians wish to bury it silently. The age we are living in, is an age where TRUTH comes at a premium. It is so because, we live in an age, where lies are given new definitions by the day – my truth, your truth…and the list can go on. Truth is sacrificed on the altar of convenience and comfort, every single day, over and over again. The words of G. K. Chesterton should rudely wake us up, and help us see clearly, and understand better, the world we live in, and the moral, ethical and spiritual decay that has set in.
– “We shall soon be in a world in which a man may be howled down for saying that two and two make four, in which people will persecute the heresy of calling a triangle a three-sided figure, and hang a man for maddening a mob with the news that grass is green.” – G. K. Chesterton

Christians too have adopted the ways of the world. Many see the use of “lies” as a means of survival, while some call it, sadly, a necessity to suceed. The place of birth, for both the truth and the lies is, the human heart. Many Christians fall prey to lies, and choose to live in denial, is because of what they believe in. They are who they are, because they choose to listen to lies, and choose to believe them. Truth is not, what they are seeking; they seek shelter under the “comforting” wings of lies. It is comfortable for them, therefore, they wish to continue in it. 
– “Relatively few contemporary Christians are prepared to suffer for the faith, because the therapeutic society that has formed them denies the purpose of suffering in the first place, and the idea of bearing pain for the sake of truth seems ridiculous.” – Rod Dreher, Live Not By Lies

Now, the comment and the question – THE “PROBLEM” WITH TRUTH – CAN WE DARE TO HANDLE IT? What do you think? You think we have the strength, and the courage, to stand for the truth? Yes, truth demands from its followers, to be strong and courageous. Truth requires us to be mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually, string and courageous, if ever we wish to stand for truth. It is no easy business – the truth.

Truth is bitter. Truth is controversial. Truth is inconvenient. Truth is “ugly.” Truth demands sacrifice. Truth is expensive. Truth does not fit into our pockets. Truth cannot be bought.

Truth can make us alone. Truth can disturb our comfort zone. Truth can shake us up severely. Truth can lead us into wilderness. Truth can leave us friendless. That is why, most of the times, people avoid it, and run away from it, like one does, when we meet a person who is sick with, a highly contagious disease.
– “Therefore, faithful Christian, seek the truth, listen to the truth, learn the truth, love the truth, tell the truth, defend the truth even to death.” – Jan Hus

What about us dear brother and sister? Are we willing to make truth our home? Do we want to be friends with truth? Do we have enough mental, physical, emotional and spiritual strength and courage, to stand for truth? It is a costly business to stand for truth. Are will willing to pay the price? Let us pause and ponder.