What Is the Truth?
That’s the question Pontius Pilate asked Jesus in John 18:38, and it’s a question we should ask more often. Today, however, many assume they already know the truth—or worse, that truth itself is irrelevant. Traditional methods of discovering truth have been discarded, but why?
Here in the good ol’ U.S. of A., we’ve endured over a decade of disinformation campaigns. These campaigns don’t just aim to spread lies; their true goal is far more insidious. They seek to erode trust—trust in institutions, in the media, in each other—until we doubt everything. When no one can be trusted, the concept of truth becomes a casualty.
The X-Files got one thing right: The truth is out there. But the rise of conspiracy theories, ironically, makes it even harder to find.
These theories, fueled by a firehose of disinformation from both traditional and social media, create a fog of confusion where truth becomes obscured by noise.
When I was growing up in the church, the Bible and Church doctrine were my anchors for truth. Tragically, the Church in America has been co-opted, transforming into a conduit for the same disinformation it once stood against. Instead of building lives on the solid foundation of Jesus’ teachings, many now twist his words to fit political narratives. Some even dismiss his teachings as “too woke” or “too weak.”
Russell Moore, editor of Christianity Today, has highlighted how many Evangelicals have gone so far as to label Jesus himself as a liberal—an absurd distortion of his revolutionary message.
As followers of Christ, we cannot stand idly by. If we claim to follow Jesus, we must uphold his teachings—not just in words but in action. His wisdom is our guide, our foundation, and our calling.
Why wisdom and not truth?
In today’s world, truth often feels elusive. But wisdom—practical, actionable wisdom—is something we can pursue. Through the wisdom of Jesus’ teachings, we can discern truth amidst the disinformation and find a way to live well.
The Sermon on the Mount offers timeless guidance, inspiring figures like Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. Its principles are as relevant today as they were 2,000 years ago. Through these teachings, we can resist the forces that sow division and fear, and instead, build a world that reflects God’s Kingdom—here and now.
The time to act is now. We can no longer afford to let the teachings of Jesus be distorted by politics, complacency, or fear. Let us reclaim the wisdom of his words and apply them in our daily lives.
Start by joining me on a journey through the Sermon on the Mount. Together, we’ll explore its wisdom—not as a rigid theological exercise, but as a practical guide to living with purpose and integrity.
In my next post, I’ll begin with Matthew 5:3: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” What does this mean for us today? How can we embody its wisdom? Let’s discover these answers together.
If you’re ready to take this journey, share this post with others who long for a deeper understanding of Jesus’ teachings. And don’t just read—reflect, act, and live out the wisdom you find.
The truth is out there—but so is wisdom. Let’s pursue it together.