Pastor Rick's Daily Hope How Do I Know What’s True — Part 1
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Aug 8, 2025 What happens when we prioritize tolerance over truth? The discussion dives into signs of 'truth decay' in our society, exploring how this impacts our understanding of right and wrong. It distinguishes between objective truths and subjective beliefs, pinpointing the pitfalls of unchecked personal convictions. The shift of tolerance from respectful disagreement to accepting all ideas equally is examined, alongside its implications for meaningful dialogue. Ultimately, listeners are urged to reflect on moral responsibility and consider transformative changes through faith.
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Truth Decay Defined
- Rick Warren coins the term "truth decay" to describe the slow erosion of the value of truth in society.
- He warns that small, imperceptible losses of truth eventually produce major societal damage.
Objective Truth Frees People
- Rick Warren contrasts "the truth" with subjective truths and says only objective truth truly frees people.
- He argues personal or invented truths cannot produce real freedom or reliable moral guidance.
Jury Deadlock Over Right And Wrong
- Rick Warren recounts a jury deadlock in a shocking child-abuse case where jurors said the defendant didn't know right from wrong.
- He uses the example to show how extreme moral confusion has become in some settings.
