Hard Truth By Major Frank Materu
Main Scripture
"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart." (Hebrews 4:12, NKJV)
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Introduction
In a time of widespread moral decay, confusion, and spiritual delusion, God is raising up messengers to speak Hard Truth for Sin-Hardened People. Many have grown calloused through sin, their hearts hardened against conviction. They are not reached by soft, sugar-coated messages but by the unyielding truth of God’s Word, which penetrates the soul and exposes sin.
This article emphasizes the importance of declaring God’s truth boldly, without compromise, and with the power of the Holy Spirit. It calls upon believers to reject the lure of pleasing people and instead prioritize faithfulness to God’s call.
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The Need for Bold and Uncompromising Truth
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32, NKJV)
God has made it clear that only the unaltered truth can bring deliverance to those ensnared by sin. Sugar-coating the Word of God to gain approval or followers does a disservice to those who desperately need to repent. The Bible warns against compromising truth, reminding us that soft words will not penetrate sin-hardened hearts.
The role of God’s messengers is to wield the two-edged sword of His Word with courage, cutting through the lies and delusions that have blinded multitudes.
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The Danger of False Messengers
"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers; and they will turn their ears away from the truth, and be turned aside to fables." (2 Timothy 4:3-4, NKJV)
False messengers, whether through smooth, sugar-coated words or impassioned but deceitful rants, lead people away from God’s truth. These individuals prioritize human approval over divine calling, and their words lack the power to convict or deliver.
God’s true messengers are called to stand apart from such hypocrisy and to faithfully proclaim the unvarnished truth, knowing that it is the only path to salvation.
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The Power of the Two-Edged Sword
"Take…the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God." (Ephesians 6:17, NKJV)
The Word of God is described as a two-edged sword, cutting through sin and delusion to bring conviction and transformation. It is not meant to be diluted or softened but to pierce the hearts of sinners and awaken them to their need for repentance.
As believers, we are called to speak God’s truth with boldness and courage, trusting the Holy Spirit to do the work of conviction and deliverance.
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Remaining Faithful to the Call
"But as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, even so we speak, not as pleasing men, but God who tests our hearts." (1 Thessalonians 2:4, NKJV)
Faithfulness to God’s call requires rejecting the temptation to please people or conform to societal pressures. Instead, God’s messengers must remain steadfast, speaking the truth in love but without compromise.
Those who remain faithful to this calling will be approved by God, while those who pervert the truth will face judgment for leading others astray.
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Conclusion
In these wicked and delusional times, Hard Truth for Sin-Hardened People is both necessary and urgent. As Hebrews 4:12 reminds us, God’s Word is “living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword.” It is this Word, spoken in boldness and anointed by the Holy Spirit, that will set captives free and lead sinners to repentance.
Let us, as God’s messengers, embrace our calling with courage and persistence, trusting in His Word to accomplish its purpose. In a generation overwhelmed by sin and deception, may we remain faithful to the truth that brings life, restoration, and salvation.
