Voice of Truth

It could very well be that the knowledge & beliefs we inherited from our parents were only partially true or not true at all. This isn’t something we normally like to consider but Jesus demands it of us. Our pursuit of the Truth must always outweigh allegiances to our family. That’s why many people believe the truth with their minds but their hearts will refuse it because it seems to contradict the faith of their parents. People think they are dishonoring their parents by believing something else, believing in a different way, finding a new church or making other changes. But in reality this is not about dishonoring people but rather the “pulling down of strongholds” (2 Cor. 10:4).

This is what Jesus meant when He said, “If anyone comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters--yes, even their own life--such a person cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26). He wasn’t trying to be mean or harsh, He was simply saying they might not be right. He was saying we must have the willingness to follow Him regardless of the cost – regardless of what our parents taught us (or didn’t teach us) about spiritual things. He was saying we must follow the whisper of Truth wherever it leads us.

Our families love us and want the best for us but we must be willing to follow Truth – even if it leads us outside the camp.

“And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.” – John 10:4