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Define Reality:
A Touch Point

We live in a world of illusion and deception. Satan is a master Liar. He desires to deceive people into their eternal doom. In fact, we are all born under his delusions, looking at the world with upside-down eyes.

So how do we define reality? How do we know what is true and what is deception? There is only one way to walk through the smoke and mirrors to reach the truth about ourselves and the world in which we live.

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"Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” Matt. 4:4

Many today place their faith in science. They believe that science holds the key. This is faith in man's intellect and abilities. Science has a place, certainly. It also has limits. Science can only study things in the present by repeating tests, making observations, drawing conclusions, and formulating theories. It is great to look at and understand the material world. However, it is constantly evolving as new information emerges, old theories are disproven, and new ones are established. Additionally, it can only make educated guesses about past events and lacks effective tools for studying the spiritual realm of life. It works on discovering reality and practical applications, but it does not define reality.

The only One who can ultimately define reality is the One Who made it. Jesus Christ created all that is - physical and spiritual. He is the only One Who can truly define reality. To attempt to do so outside of Christ is to fall under one of Satan's illusions.

This is one reason why the Bible is so important. It is the written word of God Himself, defining reality and how life works both spiritually and physically. The Bible reveals to us the true nature of things. If it seems crazy to us, it is because we are so used to looking at the world through deceived eyes.

The Bible is not a textbook on science, history, geography, etc., but when it touches on those subjects and other points, it is 100% accurate. We use our senses and the sciences to learn about and develop the physical world around us. However, everything we learn must align with the Bible in context to be considered true. We never change the Bible to fit current man-made theories—no matter how persuasive they sound to deceived ears. Always, we change our theories to fit with the clear teaching of Scripture.

And revelation - not science - is the only way to learn about the spiritual realm. We cannot study or subject it to physical experiments. It is something totally "other." Some people try to get their knowledge of the spiritual realm from "friendly" spirit beings, which are really demons in disguise. Any knowledge of the spiritual realm that comes from outside the authority of the Word of God is dangerous and leads to destruction.

The Word of God, in context and applied in a community of believers, is the only safe way of discovering the spiritual realm. It is God's revelation of what we need to know.

The Word of God IS our touchpoint of reality. Everything we understand about the universe around us and within us—physically and spiritually—must be in accordance with the Bible, or we are under an illusion. Many times, believing the Word of God requires faith because it seems to go against our "common sense." It takes faith to admit, "I am wrong," even when everything around us seems to confirm we are right. What we are saying, as Christians, is that we believe in Jesus Christ more than we believe in ourselves. We will accept His word above our own. We will live according to His instructions, even when it appears to be to our own hurt.

Everyone has a point at which they believe they can touch and define reality. What is yours?

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