People readily agree that it is essential to know the truth so the crucial question is how do we learn about truth?   Since Jesus is “the way, and the truth, and the life” we can learn about truth by learning about Jesus.  The best way to learn about Jesus is by studying the Scriptures.  Jesus told the Jewish people in John 5:39,

You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; it is these that testify about Me;

Jesus not only said the Scriptures testified about Him but in His high priestly prayer He emphasized that the Scriptures also were truth,

Sanctify them in the truth; Your word is truth.  (John 17:17)

What does this say about the importance of the Bible?  If you want to know and be guided by the truth then you must be a student of the Bible.  But knowledge of the truth is not an end in itself – it leads to freedom,

So Jesus was saying to those Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, then you are truly disciples of Mine; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”  (John 8:31-32)

Notice the progression: 

If you continue in God’s word

then you are His disciple

and you will know the truth

and the truth will make you free

 Where do you place yourself in this sequence?  Are you experiencing the freedom that is the rightful birthright of a child of God?  Don’t settle for less than God’s best for your life!