Surrendering to the Truth

Pages 243-252

We have examined many different lies that are widely believed by Christian women today. However, we have by no means exhausted the lies in the Enemy's arsenal.

Deception has endless variations, which Satan tailors to our natural bents. Like a seasoned fisherman, he selects the lure that he knows is most likely to attract his intended prey -- the one we are least likely to consider harmful.

Our entire study has been structured around two related concepts:

1. Believing lies places us in bondage.

All of us need to be alert and on guard for Satan's lies.

1 Peter 5:8, "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.

His methods are cunning and deceptive. Knowing that most of us will not fall for outright lies, he feeds us subtle propaganda. Judging from the bondage that many women live in, he is doing a pretty good job of it. We see unhappiness, lies, and self-destruction all around us.

2. The Truth has the power to set us free.

The good news is that the Truth is always stronger than any lie, just as our Savior Jesus Christ is always stronger than our Enemy. Believers are not immune to Satan's attacks, but we do have a weapon to protect us from them. We have the understanding of God's Word as absolute Truth.

John 8:32, "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free."

Psalm 91:4, "He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler."

Do You Want to Receive the Power that Will Set You Free?

Then, surrender to the Truth of God's Word!

The Truth has the power to overcome every lie. That is what the Enemy doesn't want you to realize. As long as you believe his lies, he can keep you in bondage.

The Truth has the power to set us free and to protect our minds and hearts from deceptive thoughts and feelings. The Truth has the power to sanctify us -- and to purify our minds, our hearts and our spirits.

When we learn the Truth, believe it, surrender to it, and live it, we will find ourselves set free. Then we can live the life Christ meant us to live -- life abundant!