regard for truth

Question 1

what is ‘truth’ for christians?

Answer 1

truth is who god IS- it provides humanity with meaning and purpose in life

Question 2

what are the 2 passages for regard for truth?

Answer 2

-1 samuel 12
-ephesians 4

Question 3

what does 1 samuel 12 say?

Answer 3

“fear the lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart”

Question 4

what does ‘fear’ mean in this context?

Answer 4

to be in ‘awe’ of

Question 5

what does 1 samuel 12 refer to/context?

Answer 5

book of samuel is about the israelites who needed a reminder about truth of god’s nature- as had begun to forget to trust in god

Question 6

what does ephesians 4 say?

Answer 6

“do not let the sun go down while you are still angry […] don’t give the devil that sort of foothold”

Question 7

what does ephesians 4 refer to/context?

Answer 7

paul warns one must be careful that anger doesnt cause on to sin + sleeping angry allows devil to fester