Saturday, March 9 Love truth.​—Zech. 8:19.

[Poly Ester]

Saturday, March 9

Love truth.—Zech. 8:19.

 

Jesus urged his followers to pursue righteousness. (Matt. 5:6) This means that one needs to have a strong desire to do what is right, good, and clean in God’s eyes. Do you love truth and righteousness? We are sure that you do. You hate lies and all that is wrong and wicked. (Ps. 119:128, 163) Lies reflect the personality of Satan, the ruler of this world. (John 8:44; 12:31) One of Satan’s goals is to slander the holy name of Jehovah God. Satan has been spreading lies about our God since the rebellion in Eden. He portrayed Jehovah as a selfish and dishonest Ruler who withholds good from humans. (Gen. 3:1, 4, 5) Satan’s lies about Jehovah have continued to poison the minds and hearts of people. When humans choose not to “love truth,” Satan can lead them into all kinds of unrighteous and wicked conduct.—Rom. 1:25-31. w23.03 2 ¶3

[Wayne]

     

Imagine a path through a forest. If we follow the well-marked trail (truth), we reach the destination safely. If we wander off  (lack of interest in truth), Satan's there to exploit our weaknesses, and lead us away. Bottom line - free Will.  We choose to love truth, & some choose to reject it.

Edited March 9 by Wayne

[trottigy]

And isn't this why we dislike conspiracies - they are paths of lies that can easily distract us.

 

And this is what always bothers me so about the idea that God will take away and gift He has given - this includes the eating of meat.

 

He portrayed Jehovah as a selfish and dishonest Ruler who withholds good from humans.