If you don’t appreciate the truth, you would be told what you love to hear instead. Even where knowing the truth would save you a lot of trouble, it’s that which thrills you that those around you would probably be telling you.
And this is a deadly disposition!
A rich young man came to the Lord asking, “…what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?” Matthew 19:16.
The reply he got was, “…keep the commandments.” V. 17.
Pretending he wanted to know the truth, he probed further: “…what lack I yet?” V. 20.
“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.” V. 21.
The man couldn’t handle this truth, so, “…he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.” V. 22.
Better still, great possession had him!
He left with the danger of eternal condemnation hanging on his neck!
Truth may be a bitter pill, but nothing makes your life better than loving and doing it.