I often hear people use the word truth for their own devices and aims when in reality many of these individuals have never given much serious to thought to what the word actually means.
When this happens they end up prostituting and distorting this word to their on vicious and unscrupulous aims.
This is a sad but all too common situation in the world we live in.
The major challenge with distorting the truth is that when this happens, people literally lose their power.
This is illustrated by the ancient scripture “The truth shall set you free”…
…the opposite of that statement would seem to indicate that living in lack of truth can be compared to living in bondage.
When good men and women hear lies and falsehoods that are potentially damaging to many unsuspecting eyes and hears, they have a choice.
Do nothing, and move forward without voice and action ….
Or, take a stand and attempt to illuminate the situation with the light of truth so that others don’t trip and stumble in the dark.
It’s been said that “all that all that is necessary for the triumph of evil in the world is that good men do nothing“.
Johann von Goethe, famed writer and scholar from two centuries ago, said that “Truth must be repeated again and again, because error is constantly being preached round about us.”
I believe that continually seeking to find, understand, apply and teach the truth IS a noble endeavor and is indeed the correct course of action that good men and women can take to combat the lies and falsities that permeate our current society.
One of the things that’s absolutely critical in this process, is an attitude of humility.
Finding the truth can be tricky because in our quest for truth we’re dealing with perception, human emotion, and the human reasoning process, all of which can be very misleading.
If we approach the subject of the “truth” with an attitude of “I know”, or “this is the way it is, period, end of story”… it seems the diamonds of truth we seek will ever elude us.
“Seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you, ask and ye shall receive”… this necessary attitude of humility seems to be a prerequisite of obtaining truth by design.
In our quest for the truth, it’s also important to have an understanding of how the human mind is influenced and persuaded to come to conclusions about situations in life.
Stories, metaphors, repetition, and song are some of the POWERFUL ways that human mind draws conclusions about the truth.
These are all excellent tools to be used in the hands of the earnest teacher who has the honest intent to help others learn and grow.
Unfortunately, they’re also very effective weapons to be used against us in the hands of the corrupt politician, religionist or businessperson
Once we become aware of these tools of persuasion, we then start to free ourselves from being led to false conclusions by the people around us.
We can then start to see through the manipulation, use our own minds and cut to the heart of the matter… thus moving closer to our quest for understanding of essential truth.
As long as we remain unaware of the methods by which the human mind draws conclusions, we remain slaves to those who understand these methods and use them against us (and those we care about) in their communication.
We need to become aware.
My mission in life is…
“to inspire and empower the willing to lives of vision, planning, action, persistence, accomplishment wealth and contribution through a never ending quest for the discovery and application of truth”.
Won’t you join me?
It’s funny you’ve wrote this. I love the fact that people like Justin Verrengia are taking on people or ideas that are not truthful. Thank God we have people out here like them. Long live Truth.
awareness brings answers!
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Excellent Blog Post , it is funny how reminders of things we already know but get lost in the shuffle come along just at the right time in the right format….This post about truth has helped to make a major decison that I have been struggling with lately. Thank You Paul.
Hey Bob,
Thank you so much for sharing this experience. I have a feeling that you and I have been having very similar thoughts.
And as for things coming at just the right time and in just the right format… WOW.. I know exactly what you’re talking about.
God is great!
Paul
Paul, incredible thoughts, beliefs and truths of the mind you write here. Awareness and truth is the path of the righteous man! Awareness is the key to seeking, discovering and understanding the truth. Your thoughts here exemplify a man with a higher awareness and a man seeking the highest levels of TRUTH. I am proud to call you my brother in life! Your mission is noble and in line with our purpose here on earth. Discovery and application of TRUTH! I for one am joining you!
Mr. Todd Nuclear Young. It’s an absolute honor and a privilege to be associated with an amazing, rocket ship speeding faster and faster toward the outer edges of the Universe (you). 😉
Profound thoughts you shared as always and I’m SO GLAD to have you in my foxhole.
Your liberty loving brother,
Paul
PS – Looking forward to the road ahead.
Thanks Paul, really good post!
My pleasure Linda and thank you for reading and commenting.
Paul good post my friend. I was listening a news station last night.
and they were talking about Obama care and said the Obama really.
believes in his heart this is a great answer to a really big problem.
Others see it as a mess. You and I can read the same bible passage.
and get a completely different meaning. That doesn’t mean either of us is.
wrong, just our minds are at different places. I want to believe most.
people are good honest folks. The one’s your talking about have greed.
and are self centered, looking for their monetary gain only. With no
re guard to the many people they are hurting on there way. I believe they will.
get their just reward in the end. Peace brother!
Hey Greg,
Love your comment. “The Truth” has been sought after by the wisest men and women all throughout history and so far… I haven’t seen a perfect definition or description of what it really is.
And you’re absolutely right.. we can read the same passage in the Bible or any other source and get different meanings… “Our minds are at different places.” ~ So True!
The exciting thing is that we do get feelings from “that still small voice” and confirmations from time to time that let us know that.. “YES! There IS truth”…. and keeps us on the road to seeking more and more.
I too believe in the “law of the harvest”. You can’t sow a corn seed and get an onion.
Isn’t that re-assuring? 🙂
Peace to you brother and thanks for sharing your wisdom.
Paul
Well said, presented and all in all a home run. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Bill! So appreciate you and admire your persistence, determination and willingness to look honestly at where growth and progress can be found in your life. Make it a great day.
Ditto William. Very well thought out and written and ever so true. Good thoughts Paul.
I agree, Paul. I have attended your mastermind sessions and have found them to be very valuable for me since I am new to internet marketing and appreciate your sharing so many constructive and precious methods. When these sad events occur some people implode from a lack of humiliy, spreading false testimony sprinkled with some of the truth while massaging overinflated egos. These events are merely a bump in the road to success. Thank you again, Paul.
Virginia,
The best compliment you could ever pay me is that something I’ve said or taught has helped you in some way. I TRULY appreciate that.
And you’re spot on with the rest of your comment.
“… spreading false testimony sprinkled with some of the truth while massaging overinflated egos…..” LOVE that line. 🙂
Yes.. bumps in the road and all for our benefit if we ask ourselves.. “what great, important lessons are we meant to learn from this”?
Virginia if there is ever anything I can do to help with your business.. please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Sincerely,
Paul
Excellent blog Paul and I agree with you 100%. There always more than meets the eye and I’m not talking about Transformers brother! Its important to stay far away from foolish things in life and surround yourself around the positive. Enjoy your day!
Both you guys inspire me 🙂
🙂 Thanks so much Gregory. I so appreciate you’re leadership and servant heart. Thanks for being who you are.
Janie Roberts McManus – Thank you so much for that. You’re awesome.