The Christian faith stands or falls on the doctrine of

. . . the deity of Jesus Christ. If He is only man, then He cannot save us no matter how gifted or unique He might be. If He is not God, come in human flesh, then the Christian faith is lies -- not truth.

If our homes and churches are to be true to Christ and oppose false teachers, we must know the truth. How do we learn the truth? By carefully studying God's Word and allowing the Spirit to teach us; by listening to others who are true to the faith; and by practicing what we learn.

John 17:17 Sanctify them through thy truth; Thy Word is truth.

We must learn the truth with our minds, love the truth in our hearts, and live the truth by our wills. Parents should teach their children to love the truth. Thank God for Sunday schools, vacation Bible schools, and church camps; but its also the home that must instill in children the knowledge of God's truth.