Power of the Truth by Editor

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Nov 20, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 44.

Power of the Truth.

By Editor

“TRUTH is mighty, and must prevail.” By this it is not meant that all who hear the truth will yield to its claims, but that there is power in it to overcome the prejudices of early education, when the heart is willing to obey. Paul says, “The weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds; casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” 2 Cor. 10:4, 5. The only weapon of aggressive warfare mentioned in Paul’s description of the Christian’s armor, is “the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” It is the truth that sets at liberty those who know it. John 8:32. But in order to know the truth, it is necessary to be willing to do the will of the Author of truth.

As showing the convincing power of the truth simply stated, we quote an extract from a letter placed in our hands by a friend. The writer, a devoted Christian lady, had received from this friend a few copies of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. How the truth commended itself to her, the following paragraph will show:—

“In regard to the Sabbath question: I have never before spent any time thinking about the matter. I accepted Sunday as it came, unquestioningly, like many another. After looking into the subject as much as my limited time will allow, I cannot help the conclusion that you have the balance of reason; I was about to write, nay, I must go further, and admit that you have all the truth on your side. And how our denominations can look with indifference on a divergence that can be retraced, I do not understand. There are many other things I do not understand; many things that are too wonderful for me; but this one question of the Sabbath, the seventh day being the day of especial rest appointed by God, who can doubt it?”

The humble worker in the missionary cause should not become discouraged because success does not seem to crown all his efforts. Truth is powerful, and will accomplish that which the Lord designs, even the sanctifying of all who have humility enough to receive it. “Sow beside all waters,” remembering that “the Lord knoweth them that are his,” and that he will direct the word of truth to the hearts of those who will acknowledge its power.