We are constantly being presented with information in what we read, see, hear and even think from myriad sources. Many things sound good, factual, believable, and arguably TRUE. But are they? How can you tell?

Today's episode is an important teaching, especially since we are embattled in a spiritual war for control of our minds, thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and understanding of God's word.

Yes, we are at war. Contrary to what you see on TV or on social media with exploding missiles, troops, planes, ships, tanks, etc. we are in the midst of an INFORMATION WAR and have been for severalyears.

The stakes are high, and the enemy seeks to take away your sovereignty… your freedom.

If the Bible says that "the TRUTH will make [set] you Free", wouldn't it be vital to know the TRUTH?

I know what you're thinking. "Jesus is the way, the TRUTH, and the life". While we Christians would all agree, then why do we have hundreds of denominations, doctrines, practices, and beliefs that have created a massive divide within the body of Christ? Same bible, same scripture… yet massive divide!

Kim offers 7 Questions to apply to determine what you hear, read, see, and believe to be absolute TRUTH. Let's begin by defining several words that conflate our understanding of TRUTH.

• FACTS - statement that can be true or false, usually based on our understanding and experience. Facts change; truth doesn't.
• OPINIONS - involve personal beliefs, feelings, judgments, preferences or experiences; they may or may not be proved to be true.
• SUBJECTIVE TRUTH - things that are true for some but not all - my truth vs your truth.
• HONESTY - sincere intentions consistent with what you say and do.
• BELIEFS - the attitudes, values, and convictions that we accept as true even though we cannot prove it.

When we conflate or mix these words together, our understanding of absolute truth is skewed. You will be stuck in the mud in potential disagreement or conflict in conversations with others about things that are believed to be the TRUTH but are NOT. It's time to elevate the conversation.

Apply these 7 Questions/ Criteria to what you hear, see, read or even think to determine whether something is the TRUTH.

1. Does it apply to ALL Humanity? Is it Universal?
2. Does it change with location?
3. Does it have an expiration date? Is it time-sensitive or time-limited?
4. Does it have built-in blessings and consequences?
5. Does it compel a response?
6. Does it convey God's love, leading us back to HIM?
7. Does it honor Freedom?

Absolute Truth never changes… we change in response to the Truth. Elevate your conversations.

John 16:13; Matt 10:16-22; Rom 3:23; 2 Thess 2:9-13; Rom 6:23; Ps 139:7-12; John 14:6; Heb 13:8; Matt 24:35; Deut 28:1,15; James 2:12-13