Month: July 2025

Why do some people say you can’t know the meaning of life?

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Why do some people say you can’t know the meaning of life? And why do they say you can’t know absolute truth? It’s because the human mind has no way to reason to true premises on its own.

They don’t consider God.

They eliminate God because they don’t want God and His righteousness. Ungodly thinkers can try to find meaning or truth, but all they do is deceive themselves. Every time they try to reason to a conclusion, the conclusion isn’t conclusive. Every logical argument they make requires further proof. No logic is sound unless the logic begins with truth. And truth only comes by divine revelation. The human mind can’t self-generate truth. Instead, the human mind self-generates made-up stuff. Some people accurately call this naturally-generated product of the human mind hot air or lies. Call it what you will, the human mind can’t self-generate the truth. It generates something else.

And yet, you can find the truth. However, any truth must come from God. You must stand in His presence and listen to His voice. You must yield to His Spirit to the point of righteousness. You must allow God’s love to flow through you.

The human mind can’t reason to anything true unless it starts with truth. Agrippa, Münchausen, and many other philosophers have tried to get around the problem of the inability of the human mind to reason to anything true. They’ve all come up empty. Modern scholars have struggled with this problem without finding a rational solution to it. Most scholars ignore the problem or try to project it onto others without dealing with their own lack of substance and inability to think rationally. Here’s what they ignore. Before they can rationally claim anything, they need a true basis for that claim. They need truth but avoid the obvious answer to their problem. They could have the path to truth. There’s a solution, but they don’t want that solution. They don’t want Jesus Christ and His righteousness. Sadly, they can’t handle the truth.

They don’t consider God.

Why do some people say you can’t know the meaning of life? And why do they say you can’t know absolute truth? It’s because the human mind has no way to reason to true premises on its own.

They don’t consider God.

They eliminate God because they don’t want God and His righteousness. Ungodly thinkers can try to find meaning or truth, but all they do is deceive themselves. Every time they try to reason to a conclusion, the conclusion isn’t conclusive. Every logical argument they make requires further proof. No logic is sound unless the logic begins with truth. And truth only comes by divine revelation. The human mind can’t self-generate truth. Instead, the human mind self-generates made-up stuff. Some people accurately call this naturally-generated product of the human mind hot air or lies. Call it what you will, the human mind can’t self-generate the truth. It generates something else.

And yet, you can find the truth. However, any truth must come from God. You must stand in His presence and listen to His voice. You must yield to His Spirit to the point of righteousness. You must allow God’s love to flow through you.

The human mind can’t reason to anything true unless it starts with truth. Agrippa, Münchausen, and many other philosophers have tried to get around the problem of the inability of the human mind to reason to anything true. They’ve all come up empty. Modern scholars have struggled with this problem without finding a rational solution to it. Most scholars ignore the problem or try to project it onto others without dealing with their own lack of substance and inability to think rationally. Here’s what they ignore. Before they can rationally claim anything, they need a true basis for that claim. They need truth but avoid the obvious answer to their problem. They could have the path to truth. There’s a solution, but they don’t want that solution. They don’t want Jesus Christ and His righteousness. Sadly, they can’t handle the truth.

IF YOU HEAR GOD’S VOICE

If you hear His voice
While it’s called today,
You will make your choice
Whether to obey.
Will you walk into the Kingdom of God
Walking in the way that Enoch trod?
Walking in the way that Enoch trod?

Don’t reject everything you don’t understand. (2 Cor. 3:13)
Moving ever onward, you can move at His command.
Take the veil from your eyes and look into the Word.
Many sit self-satisfied, at ease and unmatured.

CHORUS

Many search the Holy Word, but all they really see (1 Cor. 2:10, Eph. 3:5)
Is the darkness of the veil of their own theology.
The natural mind is enmity, it’s waiting to deceive
But the five-fold ministry has been set to receive.

CHORUS

Some think they are so spiritual–that they have got it all. (2 Tim 3:7)
But he who thinks he standeth must be careful lest he fall.
Some are ever learning but the truth they cannot find
because they put their trust in the power of their mind.

CHORUS

The Bible gave the warning that there would come an hour (2 Tim 3:5)
When men would have religious forms but yet deny the power.
Don’t reject the mighty word of Him who speaks today.
He would have you enter in, and if you will you may.

CHORUS

If you can see the ministries, you are called this way. (Mat. 13:44-46)
The Kingdom costs you everything; there is no other way.
Don’t reject the mighty word of Him who speaks today.
He would have you enter in, make sure that you obey.

CHORUS

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

https://freegospelmusic.org/songs/if-you-hear-his-voice/

Sound reasoning is impossible without Jesus

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If an idea or philosophy conflicts with itself, then it’s called “self-refuting.” To refute is to prove something false or wrong. Skepticism and relativism refute themselves. They prove themselves false. Skepticism and relativism are self-refuting. They are philosophies that demonstrate they aren’t true. The same arguments the skeptics and relativists use to support their claims also prove their claims false. Here’s why skeptical and relativistic thinking is irrational. If “no one can know anything absolutely,” then no one can know “no one can know anything absolutely.” If you “can’t know some things for certain,” then you can’t know for certain you “can’t know some things for certain.” You might have to think about that for a while to understand it. Self-refuting claims tend to confuse most of us. Relativism and skepticism don’t work in the real world since they always refute themselves.

Of course, some thinkers speak only for themselves. They don’t presume to speak for all humanity. They may just assert they don’t know any method by which anyone can have certainty. And it may be they don’t know any method. How sad it would be for them to go through life not knowing anything! They need to know how they can know the important things in life with absolute certainty.

Sound reasoning is impossible without truth. Being rational is all about finding the truth. And yet, many people say truth is too high a goal. They say something like this:

Just surviving is the best you can hope for.
Life can never have real meaning.

Instead of meaning and truth, some people say you should just live for sensual pleasure. That’s called hedonism. It’s just one of many philosophies people invent trying to deal with not having any truth or meaning. Hedonism is an empty philosophy. None of the other godless philosophies work either. You need the truth. You need meaning. No philosophy will give you the truth. You can’t get to the truth through any philosophy. You can get to the truth, but not through any philosophy. Philosophy isn’t the way to truth. Philosophy is a way to deception. Without truth, there’s no hope of sanity. Truth is a Person: Jesus Christ.

Sound reasoning is impossible without Jesus.

If an idea or philosophy conflicts with itself, then it’s called “self-refuting.” To refute is to prove something false or wrong. Skepticism and relativism refute themselves. They prove themselves false. Skepticism and relativism are self-refuting. They are philosophies that demonstrate they aren’t true. The same arguments the skeptics and relativists use to support their claims also prove their claims false. Here’s why skeptical and relativistic thinking is irrational. If “no one can know anything absolutely,” then no one can know “no one can know anything absolutely.” If you “can’t know some things for certain,” then you can’t know for certain you “can’t know some things for certain.” You might have to think about that for a while to understand it. Self-refuting claims tend to confuse most of us. Relativism and skepticism don’t work in the real world since they always refute themselves.

Of course, some thinkers speak only for themselves. They don’t presume to speak for all humanity. They may just assert they don’t know any method by which anyone can have certainty. And it may be they don’t know any method. How sad it would be for them to go through life not knowing anything! They need to know how they can know the important things in life with absolute certainty.

Sound reasoning is impossible without truth. Being rational is all about finding the truth. And yet, many people say truth is too high a goal. They say something like this:

Just surviving is the best you can hope for.
Life can never have real meaning.

Instead of meaning and truth, some people say you should just live for sensual pleasure. That’s called hedonism. It’s just one of many philosophies people invent trying to deal with not having any truth or meaning. Hedonism is an empty philosophy. None of the other godless philosophies work either. You need the truth. You need meaning. No philosophy will give you the truth. You can’t get to the truth through any philosophy. You can get to the truth, but not through any philosophy. Philosophy isn’t the way to truth. Philosophy is a way to deception. Without truth, there’s no hope of sanity. Truth is a Person: Jesus Christ.

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IF YOU FEEL DISCOURAGED

When I think of David on the battlefield,
He knew God was stronger than a sword and shield.
When he fought Goliath, he was not alone.
God was right there with him guiding that small stone.

If you feel discouraged; if you feel sad;
If this day is worse than any day you ever had,
Just remember Jesus. He will make it right.
Darkness dies at His command because He is the light.
Dead arise; the fallen stand when strengthened in His might.

You have got the power–power from above.
Know that God is in you. Feel His pow’r and love.
You will be the victor. You will win the war.
You will rise and conquer. You have got the pow’r.

If you feel discouraged; if you feel sad;
If this day is worse than any day you ever had,
Just remember Jesus. He will make it right.
Darkness dies at His command because He is the light.
Dead arise; the fallen stand when strengthened in His might.

You have got the power–He is Jesus Christ.
Love, Joy, peace, and patience. He has paid the price.
Gentleness and goodness lives inside your soul.
Self-control and faith and He will make you whole.

If you feel discouraged; if you feel sad;
If this day is worse than any day you ever had,
Just remember Jesus. He will make it right.
Darkness dies at His command because He is the light.
Dead arise; the fallen stand when strengthened in His might.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

https://freegospelmusic.org/songs/if-you-feel-discouraged/

Relativism and Post-Modernism

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Relativism and Post-Modernism

Growing up, I never thought much about logic, but I did wonder how you can know the truth. I noticed that people on both sides of arguments could make their cases and sound convincing. Some were more convincing than others, but I tried to understand why. Often, it wasn’t obvious who, if anyone, was right. The one who put on the best show (the best persuader) was the one who seemed right, but putting on the best show doesn’t prove anything. As I observed, I realized how dangerous persuasive people can be when they’re wrong.

I grew up repeating clichés like “everything is relative.” It was second nature for me to say, “There are no absolutes.” I would say, “The one thing you can know for certain is that you can’t know anything for certain.” I felt very wise, but I didn’t realize how foolish I was. My statements were self-refuting. I looked at the idea of logic as a boring subject that wasn’t relevant to my life. I assumed my thoughts were logical and reasonable, but I had never studied logic. My beliefs seemed to make sense to me. I thought they must be logical. And yet, I had no idea how logic works. I didn’t know I had to base logic on truth and I could only get truth through Christ.

You live in a naturalistic society. This naturalistic society thinks it’s too bold to talk about absolute truth. After all, the majority of people believe no one can know anything absolutely. They say everything is relative and no one can be certain about anything. Even many Christians believe you can’t know any truth absolutely. They claim to be certain no one can be certain about anything. It’s a philosophy called “relativism” or “skepticism.” Skeptics say you can’t discern between truth and error. They claim to know absolutely that no one can know anything absolutely. Does it do any good to know the truth if you can’t know for certain the truth is the truth?

Only by listening to Jesus can we know the truth.

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Relativism and Post-Modernism

Growing up, I never thought much about logic, but I did wonder how you can know the truth. I noticed that people on both sides of arguments could make their cases and sound convincing. Some were more convincing than others, but I tried to understand why. Often, it wasn’t obvious who, if anyone, was right. The one who put on the best show (the best persuader) was the one who seemed right, but putting on the best show doesn’t prove anything. As I observed, I realized how dangerous persuasive people can be when they’re wrong.

I grew up repeating clichés like “everything is relative.” It was second nature for me to say, “There are no absolutes.” I would say, “The one thing you can know for certain is that you can’t know anything for certain.” I felt very wise, but I didn’t realize how foolish I was. My statements were self-refuting. I looked at the idea of logic as a boring subject that wasn’t relevant to my life. I assumed my thoughts were logical and reasonable, but I had never studied logic. My beliefs seemed to make sense to me. I thought they must be logical. And yet, I had no idea how logic works. I didn’t know I had to base logic on truth and I could only get truth through Christ.

You live in a naturalistic society. This naturalistic society thinks it’s too bold to talk about absolute truth. After all, the majority of people believe no one can know anything absolutely. They say everything is relative and no one can be certain about anything. Even many Christians believe you can’t know any truth absolutely. They claim to be certain no one can be certain about anything. It’s a philosophy called “relativism” or “skepticism.” Skeptics say you can’t discern between truth and error. They claim to know absolutely that no one can know anything absolutely. Does it do any good to know the truth if you can’t know for certain the truth is the truth?

Only by listening to Jesus can we know the truth.

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IF THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS

Some doctrine, dogma, theory, thought
Seems so valid when it’s not.
Is it revelation though
Or speculation; do you know?
When men’s assumptions are forgot,
They sound like facts, but they are not,
And on this sandy soil of lies
They build a tower to the skies.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

The mind is wicked to deceive,
Many tricks are up its sleeve.
Taking theories from the pit,
It twists the Word of God to fit.
And, all those strongholds in the mind,
Now how they hold us, how they bind!
Lord, all these theories, take away.
Expose them to the light of day.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

God’s Word is pure, but logic? No!
When combined, they’re quite a show.
Tainted truth is never shy
To bring forth one more crafty lie.
But rather if the Spirit leads,
If we will yield, if we concede,
And laying down all that we know,
That’s when we can begin to grow.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

So don’t resist Him when He leads
For He knows of all your needs.
He wants to fill you today.
He leads you in His holy way.
He leads you to His Word with prayer
To find a pleasant respite there,
Our theories are of little use,
But He reveals His holy Truth.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

The Spirit leads if we obey;
On resistance, goes away.
Christian, have you heard His voice,
But made, instead, a different choice?
As Baalim, did the Spirit show?
But, when you spurned Him, bid you, “Go!”
You can repent and turn around.
But seek Him while He may be found.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

So, if the Holy Spirit leads
He moves in total unity.
Sent by self? It is in vain,
Or sent by men? Where is the gain?
And God set the apostles for
A sure foundation and what’s more,
The doctrine is revealed to them
Just as the Scripture does proclaim.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

So many ran who were not sent,
And God’s ways they broke or bent,
Saying what folks love to hear,
And drawing those with itching ears.
The Spirit tells you how you need
True apostles who will lead,
And if you yield, He will reveal.
The Lord will show you what is real.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

So Count your education loss.
Leave it hanging on the cross.
Seek the Lord with all your might,
And let Him bring His Word to light.
For bread, He won’t give you a stone,
Nor snake for fish unto His own.
He is the one whom you can trust.
He is the good and kind and just.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

Some doctrine, dogma, theory, thought
Seems so valid when it’s not.
Is it revelation though
Or speculation; do you know?
When men’s assumptions are forgot,
They sound like facts, but they are not,
And on this sandy soil of lies
They build a tower to the skies.

If the Holy Spirit leads
Each one who yields,
Each one who heeds,
He will teach us all the same.
Glory to His holy Name!
Let us follow as He leads us,
For in Him, we are agreed.
All our own ways, now disclaim.
Glory to His Holy name.

Bob and Kathy Stenson, Freeware. Use it freely.

https://freegospelmusic.org/songs/if-the-holy-spirit-leads/