Renewing Your Mind Suppressing the Truth
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May 29, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, R.C. Sproul, the founder of Ligonier Ministries and a noted theologian, dives into humanity's innate awareness of God and the dire consequences of suppressing that truth. He uses the cautionary tale of Ananias and Sapphira to illustrate the dangers of deceit and dishonesty. Furthermore, Sproul explores the significance of divine wrath, the transformative power of the gospel, and the critical need for proclaiming biblical truth to combat moral decline. It's a compelling reminder of the urgent call to embrace and share the gospel.
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Ananias and Sapphira's Consequence
- Ananias and Sapphira lied to the Holy Spirit by pretending to give the full proceeds of their land sale to the church.
- God struck them dead immediately, showing how seriously He takes lying and deceit in worship.
Suppression Provokes God's Wrath
- God's wrath is revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness, specifically toward those who suppress the truth.
- Suppressing God's truth provokes unmitigated divine wrath, revealing the gravity of rejecting God's revelation.
Truth Suppressed by Human Nature
- God has clearly revealed His existence through creation so all people know Him.
- Yet mankind naturally suppresses and refuses to honor this truth, resulting in divine wrath.
