BUY THE TRUTH AND SELL IT NOT
Proverbs 23:23
INTRODUCTION
Truth has always been the most valuable possession a man can have. In a world filled with fake gospels, false religions, philosophies, traditions, and opinions, God tells us:
โBuy the truth, and sell it not.โ
In the Dispensation of Grace, truth is revealed through the inspired Scriptures (2 Tim. 3:16) and the revelation given to the Apostle Paul (Eph. 3:2โ3).
Truth is not cheap. Truth requires pursuit. Truth must be protected.
And truth must never be sold.
1. THE PRICE OF TRUTH โ ITS COSTLY VALUE
Proverbs 23:23; Job 28:12โ18
A. Sacrifice for Truth
Truth demands time, study, commitment. (2 Tim. 2:15)
B. Separation for Truth
Often you must walk away from error to walk in truth (2 Cor. 6:17).
C. Seriousness for Truth
Truth is not casual or optional (Prov. 4:7).
Alliteration: Sacrifice, Separation, Seriousness.
2. THE PURITY OF TRUTH โ ITS UNCHANGING CHARACTER
Psalm 119:160; John 17:17
A. Truth is Scriptural
Godโs Word is truth (John 17:17).
B. Truth is Stable
It is forever settled (Psalm 119:89).
C. Truth is Superior
Above culture, tradition, feelings (Psalm 119:160).
Alliteration: Scriptural, Stable, Superior.
3. THE PURSUIT OF TRUTH โ ITS SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE
2 Timothy 2:15; Acts 17:11
A. Search the Scriptures
Be like the Bereans (Acts 17:11).
B. Study the Scriptures
Rightly divide the Word (2 Tim. 2:15).
C. Submit to the Scriptures
Walk according to truth (Gal. 5:25).
Alliteration: Search, Study, Submit.
4. THE PRESERVATION OF TRUTH โ ITS DOCTRINAL DEFENSE
1 Timothy 6:20; Jude 3
A. Guard the Doctrine
โKeep that which is committed to thy trustโฆโ (1 Tim. 6:20)
B. Grip the Dispensation
Protect the mystery doctrine revealed to Paul (Eph. 3:2โ9).
C. Go Against Deception
Contend for the faith (Jude 3).
Alliteration: Guard, Grip, Go against.
5. THE PERIL TO TRUTH โ ITS CONSTANT OPPOSITION
2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 2:8
A. Satan's Seduction
The god of this world blinds minds (2 Cor. 4:4).
B. Scholarsโ Speculations
Philosophies and vain deceit (Col. 2:8).
C. Societyโs Substitutions
Truth replaced with trends (Isa. 5:20).
Alliteration: Seduction, Speculations, Substitutions.
6. THE POWER OF TRUTH โ ITS TRANSFORMING WORK
Romans 12:2; John 8:32
A. Truth Liberates
โThe truth shall make you free.โ (John 8:32)
B. Truth Illuminates
Renews the mind (Rom. 12:2).
C. Truth Instructs
Teaches us how to walk in this dispensation (Tit. 2:11โ12).
Alliteration: Liberates, Illuminates, Instructs.
7. THE PRIORITY OF TRUTH โ ITS DISPENSATIONAL NECESSITY
Ephesians 3:2โ9; 1 Corinthians 15:1โ4
A. Recognize Godโs Program
Truth today is revealed through Paulโs apostleship (Rom. 11:13).
B. Receive the Gospel of Grace
Christ died, was buried, and rose again (1 Cor. 15:1โ4).
C. Remain in Right Division
Distinguish Israelโs program from the Body of Christ (2 Tim. 2:15).
Alliteration: Recognize, Receive, Remain.
CONCLUSION
Truth is priceless.
Truth is eternal.
Truth is God-given.
Man cannot invent truthโman can only receive it or reject it.
When Proverbs 23:23 says, โBuy the truth, and sell it not,โ
it means:
Pursue it at any cost
Protect it against all attacks
Preserve it without compromise
CALL TO ACTION
1. SEEK the Truth daily
2. SUBMIT to the Truth humbly
3. STAND for the Truth boldly
FINAL THOUGHTS
Truth is costly but worth every sacrifice.
Truth is attacked but always victorious.
Truth is availableโdo not trade it for anything.
