Seeking Truth, Making Idols

The pursuit of truth is fundamental to spirituality. Thus, the quest for truth forms an integral part of a man’s spiritual journey. But what really is the truth? Is it what the majority believes to be true? Is it what serves man’s selfish desires (interests)? How can man accurately seek and perceive the absolute truths that must form his doctrine? What should guide him in this vital quest? In this message, "Seeking Truth, Making Idols," Pastor Jeffrey Walter teaches on what must guide a man in his pursuit of truth. He points out the danger of drawing strength from what the majority believes to be right and shows how God uses the minority to preserve truth with a church (generation). He goes on to explain the four (4) spiritual states that men may experience in their spiritual journey. He also reveals how the man who seeks truth with an evil heart ends up falsifying the truth (makes idols). He concludes that the state of a man's heart (i.e. affection for truth for the sake of righteousness or lack thereof) is crucial in determining whether or not he finds, accepts, and patterns his life after the unadulterated truth of who God is and how He ought to be worshipped. This message will open your eyes to how easily men can decline spiritually, and empower you with the right mindset and purpose to pursue truth. Note: This message builds on from a previous message, “Faith in God”, which was preached on Day 1 of the November 2024 Special Program. Kindly listen to this message for further clarification on the making of idols. Theme Passage: John 8:39 - 45 KJV 39 They answered and said unto him, Abraham is our father. Jesus saith unto them, If ye were Abraham's children, ye would do the works of Abraham. 40 But now ye seek to kill me, a man that hath told you the truth, which I have heard of God: this did not Abraham. 41 Ye do the deeds of your father. Then said they to him, We be not born of fornication; we have one Father, even God. 42 Jesus said unto them, If God were your Father, ye would love me: for I proceeded forth and came from God; neither came I of myself, but he sent me. 43 Why do ye not understand my speech? even because ye cannot hear my word. Key Scriptures: Mathew 5:8 KJV Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Isaiah 28:13 KJV “But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.” John 7:17 KJV “If any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of myself.” Other Scriptures: Matthew 24:12; James 2:17; 2 Peter 2:5; Genesis 15:13-16; Matthew 23:13; John 1:5,9; John 5:38-39; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Matthew 13:11-13; Isaiah 28:7-18; Isaiah 33:17-22 [All scriptures in KJV]