Standing for Truth

During our family devotions we are reading out loud through “A Body of Divinity” by Thomas Watson, who was a Puritan writer. This book was written in 1692. What I love about the Puritan writers is their broad, sweeping grasp of the Word as well as how they can dissect verses, mining and digging out precious treasures, bringing gems to the surface for all to admire for their beauty.

This book takes the Westminster Shorter Catechism, “in which the main principles of Christianity that lie scattered in the Scriptures are brought together and set forth…” Practically devotional, the expounded truths are so lovely and draws one inexorably towards Christ. A book to feast on….

Where we are currently reading, Watson is expounding on the umpteen ways we glorify God, and I loved this one about truth. It related so beautifully to my last blog post.

Enjoy.

“We glorify God, by standing up for His truths. Much of God’s glory lies in His truth. God has entrusted us with His truth, as a master entrusts His servant with his purse to keep. We have not a richer jewel to trust God with than our souls, nor has God a richer jewel to trust us with than His truth. Truth is a beam that shines from God. Much of His glory lies in His truth. When we are advocates for truth we glorify God. Jude 3, “…contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.” The Greek word to contend signifies great contending, as one would contend for his land, and not suffer his right to be taken from him; so we should contend for the truth.”