Truth, Condemnation, and Self

Author Darlene J. Conard

Surfed and conflicted, Pilate struggled to find a reason to punish Jesus for wrongdoing. He felt the weight of the people’s expectations, yet he grappled with a profound sense of hesitation within himself. His mind buzzed with questions about what to do in this challenging situation.

As a leader, Pilate found himself facing a multitude of weighty considerations. The bold and unwavering truth stood as a challenge before him, while his wife’s dream of the dangers of contending with the truth lingered in his thoughts. Pilate was in a fierce battle, wrestling with conflicting emotions, his principles, and the mounting accusations against a figure revered as the prophet of all time. The internal struggle was unrestrained, as Pilate, unable to find fault, was met with a kingdom in uproar. The people insisted that Jesus claimed to be God, directly challenging Pilate’s deeply held convictions.

As he paced back and forth through the corridors of justice, he keenly observed the weight of his conviction, the sting of condemnation, and the unwavering presence of truth. The Jews questioned him, but he did not receive a positive response as a spiritual battle of epic proportions took place instantaneously.

He was confronted with a difficult decision, as his mind was filled with conflicting voices. He didn’t want to bear responsibility for innocent blood. Pilate expressed his uncertainty to Jesus by asking, “What is truth?” He struggled hand-to-hand with the concept.

Take a deep dive into the Gospels. Consider Pilate’s position as he faced God’s challenge to his authority and power.

Who among them would sit on the seat of injustice, condemning this man to death? No one was willing to bear the responsibility for shedding His blood, as they were all fully aware of the situation’s truth.

Jesus was the incarnation of the Word, and he did not need a lawyer. He is the beacon of hope, the warrior for those seeking redemption, and a central, pivotal figure in the grand narrative.

This story concludes that we must realize we are in an unseen war, a war against truths, lies, and ourselves, dealing with the condemnation of others

We’ve contemplated the philosophical question, “What is truth?” Shortly, we will realize that everything we perceived as the truth was, in fact, a crafty deception.

 Proverbs 23:23 says, “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”

The world is in chaos due to contention over the truth. Society’s voices are dominant, pulling us in every direction. Embracing the truth will transform us forever.

I encourage you to seek God for truth; when you receive it, don’t let go of it!

“Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”  Proverbs 23:23 KJV

(Chapter 23 of Luke /Pilate before Christ read the book of John Chapter 18)

Feel free to forward it to anyone you wish.  My mission is to encourage everyone to follow our Lord Jesus Christ with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength. ©Darlene J. Conard Vision Ministries 2024.   This may not be republished or used without the author’s written consent. The photograph is AI-generated. Darlene J. Conard is also affiliated with Glory Carrier Ministries.

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