Cutting Straight

Paul commands Timothy to “rightly divide” literally, cut straight the word of truth, meaning Scripture must be delivered plainly, directly, and without bending its sharp edges. Proverbs echoes this imagery: God cuts a straight path for those who acknowledge Him, and righteousness cuts a straight way through life. But many believers trust their own tact, diplomacy, and cautious phrasing more than God’s Spirit, imagining they can improve on His truth by softening it. In reality, this renders them powerless. To be an approved workman with no cause for shame, we must cut straight speaking God’s Word clearly and boldly, even when it creates problems. Our careful evasions may spare us discomfort, but only God’s unvarnished truth brings God’s results.