Like some of you, I grew up in a day when there were only 3 major television networks to watch on public airwaves. They were ABC, CBS, & NBC. In those “early days”, there was also a popular TV Game Show, that eventually aired on all three networks. It was called “TO TELL THE TRUTH”. It first aired from 1956-1968 and most recently ran from 2016-2022 with a few other revamps and restarts in between.
The premise of the show is there are three contestants claiming to be a person with an unusual distinction or occupation. One is telling the truth, and the other two are counterfeit. Four celebrity panelists ask them questions trying to discern the truth.
Living in our day, filled with fake news and AI generated images, much feels counterfeit. Discerning what is real and what is truth can be challenging. Though we may feel we’re the first generation to face this challenge, we are not. In fact, for thousands of years, Christ followers have faced this great challenge of separating satanic counterfeits from GOD’s Truth!
That is the primary reason the Apostle John wrote, what we call, his 2nd Epistle (letter). And John’s HOLY SPIRIT inspired words still provide clear directions for discerning GOD’s Truth in our day. This week we let the Apostle John guide us into discerning real Truth!
Pastor Joe Still
