I want to talk to you about three of the most subtle, yet dangerous lies of our generation and even some older folks are tempted to believe. I pray that the Holy Spirit will open our eyes in love and truth, so we can stand firm on the solid rock of Jesus.

1. “I Have My Own Truth” 

Many in our world today say, “There is no absolute truth, everyone makes up their own.” This is the philosophy of relativism or postmodernism. But beloved, that statement destroys itself the moment you speak it. If “there is no truth” is true, then it too can’t be true! This violates the most basic law of logic, the law of noncontradiction, which says: opposite ideas cannot both be true at the same time and in the same sense. 

How do we lovingly challenge this? We simply ask a question: “Is that really true, that there is no truth?” When they pause, they see their own words contradict themselves. I’m not name calling; I’m shining the light of reason on their statement so they can see the inconsistency. 

And as followers of Jesus, we know He is “the Way, the Truth, and the Life” (John 14:6). Truth isn’t something we invent; it’s a Person, Jesus Himself. Everything rests on His authority and His words.

2. “Love Means Approval of Everything” 

Another lie says, “If you love me, you’ll approve of me, even when I’m heading down a destructive path.” No, dear friends, Christian love is not indifferent approval; it is sacrifice. Scripture tells us that love “does not rejoice at wrongdoing but rejoices with the truth” (1 Corinthians 13:6). True love calls us to bless one another by speaking hard truths, gently and respectfully, to keep each other from harm. 

Imagine a parent who does nothing while their child runs toward a hot stove. We wouldn’t call that loving; we’d call it neglect. Real love intervenes. Jesus Himself sometimes spoke harshly, not out of cruelty but out of righteous concern. When He saw people in spiritual danger, He called them to repent. We, too, are called to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15), even when it hurts a little, because eternity is at stake.

3. “The Bible Is Just a Fairytale” 

Finally, some dismiss the Bible as fiction, thinking, “If it were true, everyone would believe it.” But nothing could be further from reality. Christianity did not begin with a book; it began with an event, a living, resurrected Savior. 

• Historical Evidence: The early followers of Jesus transformed overnight from fearful, scattered men and women into bold proclaimers of His resurrection. They endured persecution, prison, even death rather than recant. Why would they die for a known lie? 

• Embarrassing Details: The Gospel writers include stories that make them look weak. Peter’s three denials, the disciples hiding on Easter morning, even Thomas’s doubts. No clever forger would invent these humiliating scenes. 

• Women as First Witnesses: In first-century Judaism, women’s testimony was considered unreliable in court. Yet all four Gospels agree that women were the first to see the empty tomb. That points to honest reporting, not fabrication. 

And the highest miracle of all, the creation of the universe, is witnessed by every person born into it. “In the beginning God created…” (Genesis 1:1). If God is outside space and time, He alone can speak matter into being. From that same supernatural God, the risen Christ stepped forth from the grave.

A Personal Word of Invitation 

Dear friend, you don’t have to walk in confusion or fear. Jesus is the Truth that sets us free (John 8:32). He loves you so much that He gave Himself for you. Will you place your faith in Him today? The same power that raised Jesus from the dead can live in you by the Holy Spirit, filling you with peace, purpose, and unstoppable love.

Let us pray: 

Heavenly Father, thank You for revealing Your unchanging truth in Christ. Break the chains of relativism and self-centered love. Give us boldness to speak truth in grace and soften every heart to receive Your Word. We ask this in Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.

May the Lord bless you and keep you, may His face shine upon you, and may you walk in His truth and love all the days of your life. Hallelujah!