We live in a time where lies travel faster than light. With just one tweet, post, or voice note, millions can be misled before the truth has a chance to be heard. We are slipping into a post-truth world, where emotions are more powerful than facts, and outrage is easier than reflection. But as followers of Christ, we are called to be people of truth. In John 14:6, Jesus did not say “I am a feeling” or “I am a vibe.” He said, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Truth is not flexible. It is not relative. It is objective.
Take for example a story about Ebony magazine and Ibrahim Babangida during the SAP era in Nigeria. In 1989, a rumor spread that Ebony had exposed Babangida’s hidden wealth. The nation was already in pain, so passions flared, riots broke out, and people died. Later, it was discovered that Ebony published no such article. Tai Solarin’s name was dragged into the mess, though he was never the source. The damage was done. This is what happens when people pass along information without verification. When you mix up facts and stir people’s emotions, chaos follows. Rumors can destroy nations.
As believers, we must slow down. Proverbs 18:13 warns that “spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish” (NLT). It is not godly to jump on every trending story. It is not wisdom to repost, retweet, or re-share what you haven’t verified. Truth is sacred. If you are going to follow Jesus, you must become a custodian of truth in your world. Speak slowly. Check carefully. Think deeply. You may not be able to stop a rumor, but you don’t have to be one of the people who helped spread it.
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