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  “ Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”” John 8 : 31 - 32 NKJV By Jesus’ reference to “ If you abide in My word ”, the possibility of believers abiding in extra-scriptural words, philosophy of other men or sages, and personal experiences is rife. The multifaceted dimensions of truth make human opinions and conjectures the fundamental fabrics of life’s relationships and engagements. Therefore, it takes the grace of God for any believer to abide in the revealed truth from the Lord, especially when this truth becomes unpopular. Popular and political truth do not rebuke sin and unrighteousness; must pay lip service to corporate and institutional standards, and will engage in bootlicking for the promotion of injustices and highhandedness. And without this abiding grace, every believer is readily turned to betrayal of the truth in our highly compromisin...

  “ Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ”” John 8:­31-32 NKJV There is no doubt that twisted truth produces twisted freedom. That was why Jesus said “ “ Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed ” (John ­8:36). And like the mindset of many religious people today, His audience believed in the twisted truth on the basis of being the descendants of Abraham. Church affiliations, family lineage of saints, and self-righteousness cannot guarantee freedom from sin. But, “ If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. ” True truth comes through the revelation of the words of God, and every believer’s commitment to abide in the revealed truth. Unfortunately, many churchgoers will prefer abuse to abide. While twisted truth specializes in peddling lies wrapped with tissu...