Truth on Trial
This is simply a new way of arriving at an old truth. When we look at the Garden of Eden through the lens of the fivefold paradigm—and consider the role of the mind—we begin to see how the serpent’s first lie, the introduction of illusion, was the initial spark of chaos in the mind. It disabled the lie detector in all of us—permanently.
With that inner compass compromised, discerning reality and truth becomes increasingly difficult. A dysfunctional capacity for discernment is not merely a flaw—it is a face of evil.
This is why the chaos unleashed in the Garden was not only addressed through Jesus' bodily resurrection, bringing new life, but also through the healing of the mind’s confusion. The cross was not just about defeating death; it was about restoring truth.
Pilate’s haunting question, “What is truth?” still reverberates through history. Was it spoken in cynicism, confusion, or as a cry for help? Either way, it reflected a mind lost in the fog of moral ambiguity.
This crisis of truth is also seen in the trial of Jesus, particularly in the role of Annas—the corrupt former high priest. He violated numerous Jewish laws by conducting an illegal trial in his own house, attempting to coerce self-incrimination, and physically assaulting an unconvicted man. From Annas, the Truth was passed to Caiaphas, the reigning high priest and Annas's son-in-law. There, the injustice continued.
The Sanhedrin’s trial broke at least seven Jewish legal codes:
Thank God, then, for the hope Jesus brings—cutting through the fog, healing the damage done by that ancient lie.
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6
With that inner compass compromised, discerning reality and truth becomes increasingly difficult. A dysfunctional capacity for discernment is not merely a flaw—it is a face of evil.
This is why the chaos unleashed in the Garden was not only addressed through Jesus' bodily resurrection, bringing new life, but also through the healing of the mind’s confusion. The cross was not just about defeating death; it was about restoring truth.
Pilate’s haunting question, “What is truth?” still reverberates through history. Was it spoken in cynicism, confusion, or as a cry for help? Either way, it reflected a mind lost in the fog of moral ambiguity.
This crisis of truth is also seen in the trial of Jesus, particularly in the role of Annas—the corrupt former high priest. He violated numerous Jewish laws by conducting an illegal trial in his own house, attempting to coerce self-incrimination, and physically assaulting an unconvicted man. From Annas, the Truth was passed to Caiaphas, the reigning high priest and Annas's son-in-law. There, the injustice continued.
The Sanhedrin’s trial broke at least seven Jewish legal codes:
- It was held in secret.
- It was conducted at night.
- It involved bribery.
- The defendant had no legal advocate.
- The testimony of 2–3 consistent witnesses could not be obtained.
- Self-incriminating statements were used against Him.
- The sentence was carried out on the same day—against legal procedure.
Thank God, then, for the hope Jesus brings—cutting through the fog, healing the damage done by that ancient lie.
“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” —John 14:6
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