Proverbs 23:23 Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

If we are to buy truth, where do we go to buy truth? Where can we find truth?

International Standard Bible Encyclopaedia

Truth:

trooth (‘emeth, emunah, primary idea of “firmness,” “stability”, hence “constancy,” “faithfulness,” 

Since we are Christians we should seek a biblical understanding, not a worldly definition. Why we are seeking truth is as important as how to make the purchase.

John 8:32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Jesus said where we can find truth in the previous verse John 8:31 “If you abide in my word”.

His Word contains the truth we seek.

Isaiah 45:19 I did not speak in secret, in a land of darkness; I did not say to the offspring of Jacob, ‘Seek me in vain.’ I the Lord speak the truth; I declare what is right.

John 8:12 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 14:6 Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. 

He is truth who is faithful and will never lie to you.

What do we use for currency?

Around 430 BCE, the Greek orator Antiphon wrote, “The most costly outlay is time.”

Spend more time in the Word and we will have more wisdom, instruction, and understanding.

Matthew 24:24 For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

Is it possible?

Are you one of the elect?

It is interesting that Jesus uses the word elect rather than chosen.

Think of the typical use of election. A group of people, perhaps a class, elect a leader. The only difference between the rest of the class and the “class president” is that election.

We are all chosen but not all are leaders. We have people within the body that are gifted to lead; pastors, teachers, evangelists all come to mind. 

Now comes the interesting part of this conversation. “If it were possible” carries with it the assertion that it is not possible to lead the elect astray.

Now comes the most difficult part of this conversation, are your leaders elected by God to fill those leadership roles?

Here is a hint.

Proverbs 23:23 Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding.