Daily Devotional – Sunday, January 5, 2024
Buy the truth, and do not sell it; also wisdom and instruction and understanding.
Proverbs 23:23 (NKJV)
The main reading for today exhorts us to treat truth, wisdom, knowledge, and instruction as invaluable assets that are worth any sacrifice. Purchasing truth refers to the work, sacrifice, and dedication needed to acquire and preserve it rather than a direct monetary transaction.
Buy the Truth
The ultimate repository of wisdom and understanding, God’s Word, contains truth. In order to “buy the truth,” we must devote time to studying the Bible, ponder in prayer, and live in accordance with God’s timeless precepts. Comfort, fame, or material success may be lost, but the benefits are everlasting.
The directive is unambiguous once we get the truth: “Do not sell it.” This implies that we shouldn’t sacrifice it for transient joys, ease, or other people’s acceptance. This verse tells us to remain firm and defend God’s truth with steadfast commitment, despite the world’s frequent temptation to soften it.
Understanding the Truth Market
To sell the truth could imply ignoring our faith during difficult times or being as overt as disobeying God’s laws in order to pursue material gain. Seeking the truth brings us knowledge, insight, and wisdom. These qualities help us grow in our relationship with God, make decisions that honor Him, and navigate life with clarity.
Is seeking God’s truth your top priority in life? Identify the circumstances that might lead you to compromise your religious convictions. Pray to God for the courage to remain steadfast. Make a commitment to reading the Bible every day. In the truth market, you can only buy; there is no selling.
Prayer
Heavenly Father, please enable me to pursue knowledge, insight, and wisdom with all of my heart and to value truth above all else.
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