A Bible Preaching Baptist Church in the Waterloo Region

Standing for Truth in a World of Sin

September 13, 2026 · Pastor Jerry A. Burns

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:32

It is easy to go along with the crowd. It is easy to remain silent when truth is being rejected. It is easy to compromise when standing firm might cost us a friendship, a reputation, or an opportunity. Sin often requires little effort, but standing for truth requires courage.

The world does not usually pressure us to do what is right. Instead, it encourages us to follow the path of least resistance. We may find ourselves laughing at what God calls sin, accepting what the Bible condemns, or remaining silent when we should speak. Doing wrong can seem so easy, while doing right can feel so difficult.

Yet, as Christians, we are not called to take the easy path. We are called to stand upon the truth of God's Word, even when standing means standing alone. Daniel chose to remain faithful when others bowed. The three Hebrew children refused to worship the golden image, even when faced with a fiery furnace. Their faithfulness reminds us that obedience to God is more important than the approval of men.

Standing for truth does not mean being harsh, proud, or unkind. It means loving God enough to remain faithful to His Word. It means choosing obedience when compromise would be easier and choosing courage when silence would be more comfortable.