Truth does not ask who is rich before it speaks.
Truth does not ask who is poor before it listens.
It does not bow before thrones, nor does it bend merely because tears are present. It walks with steady feet through crowded courts and forgotten streets alike, carrying the same light into every place.
The powerful often seek to possess truth. The wounded sometimes seek to recruit it. Yet truth belongs to neither. It remains free, answering only to what is real.
Like sunlight falling upon mountains and valleys without distinction, truth shines upon governors and laborers, celebrities and strangers, friends and enemies. It exposes injustice wherever it is found and honors dignity wherever it survives.
Jesus Himself walked this path. He confronted kings without fear and embraced outcasts without hesitation. He challenged the self-righteous and comforted the broken. His compassion was abundant, yet His vision remained clear. Mercy never blinded Him to truth, and truth never hardened Him against mercy.
Truth without favoritism is neither cold nor cruel. It is courageous enough to speak honestly and humble enough to listen carefully. It refuses to be purchased by influence or manipulated by emotion.
For truth is not a servant of power, nor a prisoner of suffering.
It is a light from God, shining equally upon all, calling every heart toward justice, mercy, repentance, and grace.
Pastor Steven G. Lee
St. GMC Corps
June 1, 2026
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