“THE AWESOME POWER OF KNOWLEDGE”

John 8:32

. . . and you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Jesus

Some people revel in the fact that they possess a great deal of knowledge. Knowledge gives them a certain sense of security. However, the question arises - knowledge of what? Just knowledge for knowledge sake is worth very little. But if knowledge is affixed to the right thing it can be extremely powerful.

In our text today Jesus said knowledge of the truth can free you. The truth referred to here is the ultimate truth - the Word of God (John 17:17). “Thy Word is truth.”

Now the question - free from what? What has man in such bondage that only the truth of God can free him?

1. We need to know the truth about ourselves. That’s where liberating knowledge begins. We are by nature bound to ourselves. Mark chapter 7 and Galatians 5:22 list those enslaving characteristics that hold us bound to ourselves. Only a working knowledge of the truth can free us.

2. We need to know about the binding power of Satan (Hebrews 2:14,15). In this same context we see that liberation from Satan comes through Jesus Christ who is the truth (John 14:6).

3. We need to know about the binding power of the law (Romans 7:2). Again, Jesus (who is truth) has freed us from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2).

Knowing these facts and the liberating power of truth can be yours for the taking. What a blessing to know that myself (flesh), Satan or the law no longer need enslave us if we diligently take these truths to heart. Think on these things, beloved, and come to know real freedom. God bless.

Love to you all.