In our culture today, phrases like “my truth” and “your truth” have become common. They show up in celebrity speeches, self-help books, and even everyday conversations. At first, the phrase sounds harmless — a way for people to express their personal experiences. But as Christians, we need to carefully examine what this means, how it affects our faith, and why it matters.
Where Did “My Truth” Come From?
The phrase doesn’t come from Scripture, nor does it have a single inventor. It grew out of postmodern philosophy in the mid-to-late 20th century, which taught that truth is often shaped by perspective and culture. In the 1990s, public figures like Oprah Winfrey popularized the idea of “living your truth.” By the 2010s, it became a slogan in movements where personal experience was central.
While the phrase may begin as a way to express someone’s story, it often turns into a belief that truth itself is relative, that there are no absolutes — only personal versions.
What People Mean by “My Truth”
Usually, “my truth” means “my perspective” or “my lived experience.” For example, “My truth is that I was mistreated” is another way of saying “This is what I went through.”
As Christians, we should be careful here. People’s experiences are real and valuable, but they are not the same thing as Truth itself.
God’s View of Truth
The Bible teaches that truth is not personal, shifting, or relative. Truth is grounded in God’s character and His Word:
- “The sum of Your Word is truth” (Psalm 119:160)
- “Sanctify them in the truth; Your Word is truth” (John 17:17)
- “I am the way, the truth, and the life” (John 14:6)
This means truth is objective, unchanging, and outside of us. We do not create truth — we either accept it or reject it.
How Christians Should Respond
- Listen with compassion
When someone says “my truth,” often they’re sharing their pain or perspective. We can respect that testimony and listen well. - Clarify the difference
Experience ≠ Truth. Your testimony is powerful, but it points to God’s unchanging truth. - Point to Christ
Truth is not relative; it’s revealed in Christ. As Paul said, without the resurrection as a real, historical truth, our faith is empty (1 Corinthians 15:14).
Why It Matters
If truth becomes only personal, then sin, salvation, and Christ’s resurrection can be dismissed as “just your truth.” This undermines the gospel itself. But Scripture shows us that God’s truth is eternal, universal, and unshakable.
Final Thought:
Our culture may say “my truth” and “your truth” — but as Christians, we know there is only The Truth. Jesus Christ is Truth itself, and He calls us to live not by shifting feelings, but by His eternal Word.
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