What does the Bible say about seek truth?
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The Bible teaches that truth is found ultimately in God and made known supremely in Jesus Christ, who frees those who abide in his word. Jesus declares, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6), and prays that his people would be sanctified by God’s true word (John 17:17). Therefore believers are called to seek God earnestly in prayer, study Scripture faithfully, and test teaching by whether it honors Christ and the Father’s will (Matthew 7:7; 2 Timothy 2:15; John 7:14-18). Human wisdom is darkened by sin, but God gives light through the gospel, leading his people to walk honestly in fellowship with him (2 Corinthians 4:4; 1 John 1:6).
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- John 8:32
You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free."
- John 14:6
Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.
- Matthew 7:7
"Ask, and it will be given you. Seek, and you will find. Knock, and it will be opened for you.
- 2 Timothy 2:15
Give diligence to present yourself approved by God, a workman who doesn't need to be ashamed, properly handling the Word of Truth.
- John 17:17
Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.
- Matthew 21:22
All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."
- 1 John 1:6
If we say that we have fellowship with him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and don't tell the truth.
- 2 Corinthians 4:4
in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them.
- 1 Corinthians 3:18
Let no one deceive himself. If anyone thinks that he is wise among you in this world, let him become a fool, that he may become wise.
- John 7:14-18
[14] But when it was now the midst of the feast, Jesus went up into the temple and taught. [15] The Jews therefore marveled, saying, "How does this man know letters, having never been educated?" [16] Jesus therefore answered them, "My teaching is not mine, but his who sent me. [17] If anyone desires to do his will, he will know about the teaching, whether it is from God, or if I am speaking from myself. [18] He who speaks from himself seeks his own glory, but he who seeks the glory of him who sent him, the same is true, and no unrighteousness is in him.
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