Standing For Truth

STANDING FOR TRUTH

Matt. 14:1-12; Selected Scriptures

1.      Standing for truth isn’t always popular or accepted by society (vv. 1-4; 2 Tim. 4:2).

2.      Standing for truth will cause you to confront sin (v. 4; Lev. 18:16; Rom; 1:32; Eph. 5:11).

3.      Standing for truth will cause controversy & hatred (vv. 4-5a; Mk. 6:19; Lk. 6:26; 21:17; Jn. 15:18).

4.      Standing for truth will cause you to be respected by others (v. 5b; Mk. 6:20; 1 Cor. 11:19).

5.      Standing for truth will cause you to maintain moral purity (v. 6; Job 31:1).

6.      Standing for truth will help you maintain self control (v. 7; Mk. 6:23; Gal. 5:22-23).

7.      Standing for truth rejects ungodly counsel (v. 8; Psa. 1:1; Prov. 1:10-16).

8.      Standing for truth rejects fear of man & the opinion of others (vv. 9; Prov. 29:25).

9.      Standing for truth may ultimately cost you your life (vv. 10-11; Lk. 14:26).

10.  Standing for truth will never go unnoticed & gets Jesus’ attention (v. 12; Acts 7:54-56; Rev. 6:10).

Application

1.      Stand for the truth of God’s Word no matter the cost (Matt. 10:32-33).

2.      Support & encourage those who take a stand for biblical truth (Isa. 35:3; 1 Thes. 5:11).