Day 108 Through The Bible
Day 108: The Power of Truth and the Weight of Witness
Biblical Principle – Absolute Truth from God’s Word:
At the heart of justice in God’s Word is truth—not subjective, shifting truth, but absolute truth rooted in God's righteousness. Deuteronomy 17:6-13 paints a vivid picture of a justice system where the truth is held in sacred trust. The role of a witness wasn’t just to say what they saw but to speak with accountability before God. A faithful witness wasn’t simply an observer—they were part of God's divine order to preserve righteousness and remove evil.
The law required two or three witnesses in serious matters, such as crimes worthy of death. One witness wasn’t enough. And these witnesses didn’t just give verbal testimony—they had to be the first to act on the judgment. They were responsible, in part, for carrying out the sentence.
This was not a small task. It meant that the witnesses had to be sure—not only of the facts but also of their own standing before God. If a case was too complex—“between blood and blood, plea and plea”—then God had a provision: go to the priests and judges, those He appointed, to discern and declare the truth.
The outcome? Evil would be put away. The people would hear, fear, and not act presumptuously. As God defines it, truth was both a foundation and a safeguard.
Practical Application – Jesus and the Truth of the Witness:
This principle was never more powerfully applied than when Jesus faced the mob with stones.
In John 8:3-11, a woman caught in adultery was thrown at Jesus’ feet. The Pharisees demanded a verdict, claiming the Law of Moses commanded stoning. They were correct—in part. But Jesus didn’t simply answer their question. He held up a mirror to their hearts.
He reminded them of the law they claimed to uphold: “He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone.”
The law required the witnesses to cast the first stone—but only if they were righteous enough to stand before God in truth. One by one, they walked away, convicted not by the woman’s sin but by their own.
Jesus then turned to the woman to offer truth and grace together, not to excuse sin. He said, “Neither do I condemn thee: go and sin no more.” In that moment, the law was fulfilled—not just in judgment, but in restoration.
Reflection:
Truth is never merely about being right. It’s about being righteous—right before God. Being a faithful witness isn’t about calling out evil in others. It’s about being willing to stand in the light of God’s truth ourselves.
Jesus showed us what it means to be a faithful witness: full of grace and truth (John 1:14). He calls us to seek truth, live truth, and speak truth—not for condemnation’s sake, but for the redemption of souls.
On this day, let’s ask ourselves:
Am I willing to examine my own heart before pointing out the sin in others?
Do I seek God’s wisdom in difficult situations before making judgments?
Am I a witness who leads others not just to justice—but to Jesus?
Let’s walk as people of the truth—not just in word but spirit. Because when we do, evil is put away, and God's people are made whole.
