Truth

I love word studies. Because there have been varying shades of truth in this situation, I wanted to see if the Bible defines Truth.

The Greek word for Truth is aletheia, which refers to “divine revelation” and is related to a word that means “what can’t be hidden.” It defines the concept that truth is always there, always open and available for all to see, with nothing hidden or obscured.

Exodus 20:16 says You shall not testify falsely [that is, lie, withhold, or manipulate the truth] against your neighbor (any person).

In John, Jesus says, “I am the [only] Way [to God] and the [real] Truth and the [real] Life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.

Church leadership in your zeal to defend an action, if you have to misrepresent the truth, even one shade. If you have to manipulate the narrative, you become the issue. Biblical repentance and humbly revealing the truth is necessary.