Acts 5:17-26 / John 3:16-21
It is said that the fruit of truth is freedom.
In other words, the truth will set us free.
We certainly know what that means.
When we speak and act with the truth, we will not be burdened by lies and falsehood.
In the 1st reading, the truth that leads to freedom is as literal as it can be.
The angel of the Lord opened the gates and as he led the apostles out, he told them to go to the Temple and tell the people all about the New Life.
As for the high priest and the Sanhedrin, they were told that the apostles were not in prison, though the prison was securely locked.
Yes, truth has the power to free and the truth will always prevail over sin and evil.
Because Jesus is the Truth and He is Lord and Saviour.
The ultimate truth is that God sent Jesus, not to condemn us, but to save us.
Let us always believe in that truth, and live our lives in the freedom of love.