Living your truth means being authentic, finding happiness in daily actions, and staying true to yourself, as eloquently put by Ralph Waldo Emerson. This concept emphasizes self acceptance and recognizing your worth in a society that imposes its ideologies. It involves two aspects: discovering your personal truth and living in alignment with it.

But what is this truth? How does it relate to our surroundings, emotions, cultures, beliefs, and faith? In our human experience, we are heavily influenced by our environment, with influencers shaping trends and perceptions. Even simple items like the Stanley Cup (a drinking cup) gain an aura of authenticity when handed to popular influencers, driving people to emulate and imitate.

This illustrates how trends and influencers can sway our perceptions of truth. However, this self-designed truth can be fleeting and ever-changing, diverging from the teachings of the Bible. According to the Bible, there is only one truth: Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). In John 17:16-17, Jesus says, “They do not belong to this world any more than I do. Make them holy by your truth; teach them your word, which is truth.”

The word of God is the truth, and its foundation stands sure. It is not swayed by trends or influenced by societal norms. It is not ‘your truth,’ but God’s truth. The world’s version of truth often excuses sins and character flaws, encouraging people to accept what should be worked on or improved. This version of truth allows living without guilt, even if it goes against biblical standards.

For instance, consider the dangerous idea of dating a married man—an example of a self-designed truth that conflicts with God’s truth. The feel-good version of earthly truth might rationalize such behavior, but it disregards the sanctity of marriage and the commandment against adultery.

Moreover, the same society that encourages and validates living outside biblical standards of truth is the exact same society that participates in cancel culture. Cancel culture is quick to condemn and ostracize those who do not conform to the ever-changing standard of acceptable truth set by society. Yet, God’s truth remains steadfast and unchanging.

In conclusion, yes, live your truth, but let that truth you are living be found in the word of God (2 Tim 2:19). Embrace God’s truth, which saves and guides us towards a fulfilling and meaningful life. Avoid falling into the trap of self-designed truths that are influenced by the world’s ever-changing opinions. Instead, seek God’s unchanging truth as your foundation for living authentically and purposefully.