How do we know what is true? In our day, people pick and choose what they want to believe based on their own personal preference. It is the fulfillment of what the apostle Paul wrote: “The time will come when, to suit their own desires, people will gather around teachers who say whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will turn away from the truth and wander off into myths.” (II Tim. 4:3-4)

But there is Truth to be found! We come to the Truth when we look to God’s Word, especially as God speaks to us through Jesus Christ. Then we discover our real identity and purpose as God’s children, and we find real hope for the future. As Jesus said, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” (John 8:31-32)

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Sunday’s Scripture Readings:
II Timothy 3:14–4:5
Psalm 119:105
John 8:31–32

About the Author

Dr. David A. Palmer has been the senior pastor at the United Methodist Church of Kent since 1995. He has a B.A. from Wittenberg University, a Master of Divinity from Duke University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Princeton Theological Seminary. A native of Wooster, Ohio, he has served three other churches in east Ohio before coming to Kent. He and his wife, Mavis, have three children.