What is absolute truth? - Truth - TouchPoints

Job 34:12“Truly, God will not do wrong. The Almighty will not twist justice.”

Psalm 18:30God’s way is perfect. All the Lord’s promises prove true. He is a shield for all who look to him for protection.

Psalm 19:7The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

Psalm 33:4The word of the Lord holds true, and we can trust everything he does.

Psalm 111:7-8All he does is just and good, all his commandments are trustworthy. They are forever true, to be obeyed faithfully and with integrity.

Psalm 119:91Your regulations remain true to this day, for everything serves your plans.

Psalm 119:160The very essence of your words is truth; all your just regulations will stand forever.

Proverbs 12:19Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

Proverbs 30:5Every word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.

Isaiah 40:8“The grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of our God stands forever.”

Most define absolute truth as the things that are true for all people, for all times, for all places. Absolute truth is truth that is universal and constant. Therefore, absolute truth must originate from God, who is the only being who transcends all people, places, and time, and who is objective, universal, and constant. In other words, God didn’t just create truth; he is truth itself.

John 3:33“Anyone who accepts his [Jesus’] testimony can affirm that God is true.”

Romans 3:4Even if everyone else is a liar, God is true. As the Scriptures say about him, “You will be proved right in what you say, and you will win your case in court.”

Titus 1:1-2I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God—who does not lie—promised them before the world began.

Absolute truth originates from God as the creator of the laws and principles that govern the world, life, and relationships. Without absolute principles on which we can rely, the world would not be able to exist or function.

Exodus 20:1God gave the people all these instructions.

Nehemiah 9:13“You [God] came down at Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them regulations and instructions that were just, and decrees and commands that were good.”

Psalm 119:128, 142Each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. . . . Your justice is eternal, and your instructions are perfectly true.

2 Timothy 3:16All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

God’s Word is absolute truth. His standards are those upon which human life is meant to be based, standards that create peace, harmony, and unity in relationships. God has set these standards and if we follow them, we experience greater joy and purpose.