The first and most important step to understanding the
nature of truth is exemplified in a conversation between
Jesus and Pilate. The conversation began with Pilate asking
Jesus if indeed he was a king. The very surprising answer
of Jesus was, "Are you asking this of your own, or has
someone else set you up for this?"
In effect, Jesus was asking Pilate if this was a genuine question
or purely an academic one. He was not merely checking on
Pilate's sincerity. He was opening up Pilate's heart to himself,
to reveal to Pilate his unwillingness to deal with the implications
of Jesus' answer. Intent, in the pursuit of truth, is prior to content,
or to the availability of it. The love of truth and the willingness
to submit to its demands is the first step.
MORE!!!
No comments:
Post a Comment