We don’t necessarily
act on what is true, but what we believe
to be true. Joseph’s brothers lied to their father Jacob. They covered Joseph's coat with blood and showed it to their father, which implied that he had been killed by a wild animal. Jacob said, “Joseph
has surely been torn to pieces.” He mourned for his son for many days (Gen.
37:33-34). It wasn’t true, but Jacob believed the lie for 13 years until he found
out Joseph was alive.
Some people believe things that aren’t true about God.
They’re angry at Him because they think He’s to blame for all tragedies. They
are acting on what they believe to be
true—but their beliefs are incorrect.
Some people believe
things that aren’t true about
themselves. They’re depressed and think there’s no reason to live. They
are acting on what they believe to be
true, but it’s a lie. As long as you’re alive, God has a plan for your life and
a purpose to fulfill.
Many people believe
things that aren’t true about others.
King Saul believed that David wanted to seize his throne as
king, which wasn’t true. But Saul acted on what
he believed to be true and spent his entire life trying to kill David.
Use discernment and
sort out fact from fiction. Don't be so quick to believe gossip about others. Ask
the Lord to show you if you’re believing things that aren’t true. Jesus said, “You
will know the truth, and the truth will make you free” (John 8:32). Once you start
believing the truth about God, yourself, and others, then your reactions will
get straightened out too. And that might fix some of your problems.
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