Seeking Truth Through Doubt

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Verses:"Joshua 12:1-24 - Now these are the kings of the land whom the children of Israel defeated... and Moses had slain them."

As we explore Old Testament narratives, we encounter accounts of bloodshed and violence attributed to God's direction. These passages raise questions about faith and doubt. Is it right to doubt whether God ordained such bloodsheds? Or is it wrong to doubt anything that seems completely against fairness and truth?

The Psalmist's cry echoes our own: "Help me understand, that I may observe your law and keep it with all my heart" (Psalm 119:34). Our inherent way of recognizing truth involves questioning and reasoning, attempts to love reality and, ultimately, love God.

Doubting with a seeking heart is not wrong; it's a natural part of spiritual growth. We can doubt, but we should never doubt our starting experience that made us go serious towards The Reality, our facility of reasoning to know the truth, and that Internal Force that stirs us to search.

As we keep doubting and clarifying, we become certain of the truth, which may incur more doubting. But more we doubt, less we become doubtful and become certain; less we doubt, more we become complicated. More certainty we attain, that much more we become focused towards reality.

Complacency with untruth is a perilous state, threatening to undermine our very foundation. It fosters intellectual and spiritual stagnation, hindering our growth and understanding. To settle for less than truth is to compromise our values and principles.

In contrast, seeking truth is a noble pursuit, essential for personal and spiritual development. It demands courage, humility, and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. 

Psalm 46:10 reminds us, "Be still, and know that I am God." Amidst uncertainty, we quiet our hearts, acknowledging God's sovereignty.

May our thirst for truth draw us deeper into God's presence.

Prayer:

Oh God, grant us clarity amidst complexity. May our pursuit of truth refine our faith and deepen our understanding of Your character. Amen.

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