Let me start with the conclusion then build my case to support it.
A brief word-study of the Greek is warranted here to embrace the full impact of John’s statements in Chapter 8 Verse 32 and expounded upon in Verse 36: “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth* shall make you free**.”
*Truth: – true, X truly, verity: (something as a statement) that is true (especially) a fundamental inevitably true value (eternal value)
**Free: to exempt from moral certainty or moral liability: deliver or make free.
Here the Holy Spirit selected words that are not only impactful but within themselves irreversible.
In researching the word free in both the Old and New Testaments, it is notable to see only truth can/will set us free. Scripture offers no other viable alternative to truth. Un-truth is bondage on earth and throughout eternity.
John seals the matter very dramatically in the minds of his hearers in Verse 36: “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.”
In leading up to this lesson it has been shown God holds each of us personally responsible for what we think, say and do. And perhaps in an effort to minimize personal responsibilities people will rationalize to the point of compromise.
In the area of wrong versus right, let me conclude by saying:
There is no right way to do the wrong thing.
Next time: Life’s 4 Tires
