The simple answer to the question posed in the sermon title is found in John 17:17 -- God's word is truth. Truth is able to free our minds and spirits from the worries and burdens of this life. How much do we each value truth? Do we deeply believe what God reveals in his word? How does truth influence our personal obedience and accountability to God? Answers to these questions are explored in this sermon.

Donald Ward

Elder, United Church of God

Before his retirement in 2021, Dr. Donald Ward pastored churches in Texas and Louisiana, and taught at Ambassador Bible College in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has also served as chairman of the Council of Elders of the United Church of God. He holds a BS degree; a BA in theology; a MS degree; a doctor’s degree in education from East Texas State University; and has completed 18 hours of graduate theology from SMU.