June 22, 2025

Day 174 Rooted in Truth | John 8:31–32

Day 174 Rooted in Truth | John 8:31–32

Send us a text What does it mean to truly hold on to Jesus' teachings? Today we explore the profound connection between embracing truth and experiencing genuine freedom through John 8:31-32: "If you hold on to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free." Truth isn't something we casually encounter—it's something we must cling to with determination. In our current cultural landscape of shifting opinions, emotional arguments, and cust...

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Season 2

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What does it mean to truly hold on to Jesus' teachings? Today we explore the profound connection between embracing truth and experiencing genuine freedom through John 8:31-32: "If you hold on to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free."

Truth isn't something we casually encounter—it's something we must cling to with determination. In our current cultural landscape of shifting opinions, emotional arguments, and customized morality, staying firmly rooted in biblical truth feels increasingly countercultural. Yet this radical commitment to truth is precisely what unlocks authentic spiritual freedom. The subtle danger isn't outright rejection of faith but the gradual loosening of our grip through small compromises and rationalizations.

When we truly hold fast to truth—even when it challenges our comfort or contradicts popular opinion—we develop immunity to deception and experience liberation that transcends circumstances. This freedom doesn't depend on external validation or changing situations; it's an unshakable foundation that sustains us through life's challenges. Though truth may initially offend our flesh, its transformative power creates the genuine freedom we deeply desire. Don't just admire or study truth—live in it completely. Let your roots grow deep in God's Word and experience the freedom that comes only through unwavering commitment to his teachings. Join our community at wisdomfortheday.org and consider supporting our ministry to help others discover this life-changing truth.

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00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 174, rooted in Truth from the Gospel of John, chapter 8, verses 31 and 32, from the New Living Translation.

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If you hold on to my teaching, you are really my disciples.

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Then you will know the truth and the truth will set you free.

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Truth isn't just something you believe, it's something that you cling to.

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Jesus said, real disciples hold to his teaching.

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They don't just visit it when life is hard, they live in it.

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In a world of shifting opinions and emotional arguments, customized morality, staying rooted in truth can feel radical, but it's the only way to be free, not just emotionally free, but spiritually grounded, immune to deception and anchored in light.

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The enemy doesn't need to get you to reject Jesus, to pull you off course.

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He just needs you to loosen your grip on truth, to start saying things like well, god understands when you really mean I want to do it my own way, or that's not really a big deal when it clearly contradicts his word.

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Truth will offend your flesh before it transforms your life, but when you plant your roots in it, you'll start to grow in freedom, real freedom, the kind that doesn't depend on circumstances or applause, and that's what you want.

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So don't just study the truth, don't just admire it.

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Hold it, live it, be rooted in it.

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Pray with me, jesus.

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Your truth sets me free.

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Help me to hold to it when it's hard, when it's unpopular, when my feelings say otherwise.

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Keep my roots deep in your word and let it be the standard for every decision that I make In your precious name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's word.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Quality control engineer is Yelena McClellan.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.