Embrace the Truth

Joshua was appointed to continue the task of Moses, who encouraged him to be a great leader: “Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them (the enemy); for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee” (D. 31:6). True leadership or statesmanship is found in the character of the leader whose strength is found in Truth; whose wisdom comes from an inward character which looks to the Lord: “Behold, thou dost desire truth in the inward parts; and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom” (P. 51:6). A righteous statement fears the Lord, knowing his judgment upon wickedness; thus says the Lord: “And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies; but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me” (J. 9:3).
There is a righteous kingdom which advances on this earth that seeks to embrace truth and not error. Its King is the Son who speaks, “If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (J. 8:31-32). [Have you noticed how the leaders who teach lies are the ones whose voices are the loudest, and whose practice is not to allow the truth to hinder their agenda? –Grandpa] The King walks with those who rejoice in the truth: “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (J. 14:6). Therefore, those who would be statesmen showing real leadership, “Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that need not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2T. 2:15).
Embrace the truth and it will embrace your heart and deeds which will be a blessing to all, and a glory to God. -Grandpa