Truth: The Wicked: Uphold Not
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In the biblical context, truth is a fundamental attribute of God and a cornerstone of His divine nature. It is often contrasted with the deceit and falsehood that characterize the wicked. The Scriptures consistently portray the wicked as those who do not uphold truth, living in opposition to the righteous standards set by God.

Biblical References:

1. Psalm 58:3 : "The wicked are estranged from the womb; the liars go astray from birth." This verse highlights the inherent nature of the wicked to deviate from truth, suggesting that their inclination towards falsehood is present from the beginning of their lives.

2. Isaiah 59:13-14 : "We have rebelled and denied the LORD; we have turned away from our God. We have spoken oppression and revolt, conceived and uttered lying words from the heart. So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter." Here, the prophet Isaiah laments the absence of truth among the people, attributing societal injustice and moral decay to the prevalence of lies and deceit.

3. Jeremiah 9:3-5 : "They bend their tongues like their bows; lies instead of truth prevail in the land, for they proceed from evil to evil, and they do not take Me into account," declares the LORD. "Each one deceives his neighbor; no one speaks the truth. They have taught their tongues to lie; they wear themselves out with sinning." This passage underscores the deliberate choice of the wicked to reject truth, perpetuating a cycle of deceit and sin.

4. Romans 1:18 : "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness." The Apostle Paul identifies the suppression of truth as a hallmark of wickedness, which incurs divine judgment.

5. 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 : "And with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. For this reason, God will send them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie, in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness." This passage warns of the spiritual peril faced by those who reject truth, emphasizing the consequences of delighting in wickedness.

Theological Implications:

The rejection of truth by the wicked is not merely a moral failing but a spiritual rebellion against God, who is the ultimate source of truth. The Bible presents truth as an essential aspect of God's character, and to uphold truth is to align oneself with His will. Conversely, the wicked, by their nature, choose to live in falsehood, distancing themselves from God and His righteousness.

The Scriptures call believers to be people of truth, reflecting God's nature in their lives. The contrast between the righteous, who uphold truth, and the wicked, who do not, serves as a moral and spiritual dichotomy throughout the biblical narrative. This distinction underscores the importance of truth in the life of a believer and the consequences of its absence in the lives of the wicked.
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Isaiah 59:14,15
And judgment is turned away backward, and justice stands afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
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Marcus of Mactaris Said: "It is not to be Wondered at if Heretics. ...
... of us," it declares, "traitors to the truth, uphold heretics." To ... according to us,
there is no truth either in ... for separating themselves by the wicked sin of ...
/.../writings in connection with the donatist controversy /chapter 2 2 marcus.htm

The Way, the Truth, and the Life.
... by the fact that He who is the Truth is also ... of spiritual life, a force sufficient
to uphold all men ... against our circumstances or against our wicked nature we ...
/.../dods/the expositors bible the gospel of st john vol ii/ix the way the truth.htm

The Eternal Punishment of the Wicked Reconciled with the Goodness ...
... being,"the never-ending torments of the wicked in another ... it is in the light of this
truth, if we ... necessary to meet the exigencies and uphold the interests ...
/.../chapter iv the eternal punishment.htm

Add to This, and Here is Cause to Cry Out More Piteously...
... and by slight accesses to such a heap of wicked lies does it ... where hide us from the
ire of truth, if we not ... For look they well to it, who uphold and defend lying ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/against lying/section 37 add to this.htm

That in the Books of the Old Testament, Where it is Said that God ...
... Jacob is my servant, I will uphold Him; Israel ... believe these writings, though already
their truth is demonstrated ... shall rise; the good and the wicked shall be ...
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Accidents, not Punishments
... righteous perish suddenly as well as the wicked"that the ... unanswerable reasons to
accept it as an awful truth? ... I meet with people who uphold infant baptism on ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 7 1861/accidents not punishments.htm

Letter cix. To Julian, Bishop of Cos.
... due to the war which the wicked Eutyches by ... raging against the disciples of the Truth
not only with ... who incite the ignorant mob to uphold their insubordination ...
/.../leo/writings of leo the great/letter cix to julian bishop.htm

Pilate
... fight, that His royal function was to uphold the truth ... to the dogs, nor profane the
truth by unavailing ... emotion as we remember that this wicked governor, having ...
/.../chadwick/the gospel of st mark/chapter 15 1-20 pilate.htm

Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and ...
... partake in her plagues, and those that uphold that throne that ... Do not we sell the
truth, and cause, and all ... with, in league and friendship with wicked men, when ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/section v scriptures showing the.htm

Sedatus of Tuburbo Said: "Inasmuch as Water...
... But supposing that the man himself is wicked and perverse ... an erroneous prayer, God
is present to uphold the words ... some future time when he turns in truth to God ...
/.../chapter 25 46 sedatus.htm

Resources
What is truth? | GotQuestions.org

Is there such a thing as absolute truth / universal truth? | GotQuestions.org

What is objective truth? | GotQuestions.org

Truth: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com

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