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The Truth Shall Stand

The Truth Shall Stand

By Oluwatosin AdesobaPublished 9 months ago 5 min read
The Truth Shall Stand
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The Truth Shall Stand

In a world where shadows often dance with light,

Where voices rise to cloak the wrong as right,

Where tales are spun with silver thread and lace—

Still truth remains, untouched by time or place.

It does not bow to pressure, wealth, or fame,

It needs no mask, it bears no other name.

Though lies may flourish, bold and unafraid,

They wither when the truth will not be swayed.

For truth is patient, silent in its might,

It waits behind the chaos of the night.

And when the noise and clamor fall away,

Its quiet voice will greet the break of day.

They may suppress it, twist it, call it dead,

But truth revives where honest hearts are led.

It rises strong from ashes of deceit,

A justice none can counterfeit or cheat.

So stand with truth, though lonely be the road,

Though burdens weigh and heavy be the load.

For time reveals what falsehoods try to hide—

The truth shall stand, unmoved, undenied.

In every age, through every storm, across every land,

One thing remains unshaken—truth shall stand.

It is not bound by time, nor shaped by man’s desire.

It does not rust, decay, nor lose its holy fire.

Though centuries may pass and empires fall to dust,

Truth endures—faithful, incorruptible, and just.

Men may twist words to serve ambition's end,

They may betray brother, turn on friend.

The powerful may write laws to silence cries,

And cloak their deeds with carefully crafted lies.

But beneath it all, beneath the masks and schemes,

Truth watches quietly, flowing like hidden streams.

It is not always loud—it seldom needs to shout.

It doesn't need applause or a marching route.

It moves in hearts that will not bend to fear,

It lives in minds that keep their conscience clear.

It may be buried deep beneath denial and dread,

But even then, it speaks—though soft, though widespread.

You see it in the whistleblower’s quiet stand,

In the child who tells the truth, though not yet planned.

You hear it in the voice that dares to say

What others would rather keep hidden away.

It burns in sermons, protests, in prayer and pen—

In those who rise and say, “This must not happen again.”

Falsehood walks swiftly, dressed in charm and grace,

But cannot forever hide its hollow face.

When storms come, it cracks. When fires burn, it melts.

It cannot bear the weight that truth has always felt.

For truth is rooted deep, like an ancient tree,

Its branches reaching toward what’s meant to be.

And even when rejected, mocked, or scorned,

Even when broken, bleeding, and worn,

Truth resurrects, renewed and bold—

More precious than silver, more lasting than gold.

The world may tremble, and mountains may move,

But truth is the stone no force can remove.

It is God’s own echo, the eternal decree—

That justice, though delayed, shall one day be free.

So do not fear when lies seem to lead,

When wrong appears to triumph, when good hearts bleed.

Because truth does not need crowds to stay intact—

It lives in silence, it walks in fact.

And when all is done, when all else is gone,

The truth shall stand—enduring, pure, and strong.

In a world often driven by appearances and convenience, truth is not always the loudest voice in the room. It does not always sit on thrones, nor is it always celebrated in crowds. Yet truth remains the most enduring force in existence. It is not simply an idea—it is a presence, a standard, and a light that cannot be extinguished.

From the beginning of time, truth has been the bedrock of creation. Before laws were written, before kings ruled, before institutions were born—truth existed. It was in the voice that said, "Let there be light." It was in the breath that gave man life. It was in the order of the stars, in the balance of nature, in the pulse of every living thing.

The Nature of Truth

Truth is not relative. It is not what we feel, what we prefer, or what is popular. It is absolute—unchanging, eternal, and divine. It does not shift to fit culture, politics, or opinion. It stands on its own, needing no defense yet offering strength to those who stand with it.

Lies are loud, seductive, and swift. They can charm and conquer for a time. They ride the waves of popularity, often hailed as progress or strategy. But no matter how loud a lie shouts, it cannot silence truth forever. Truth, even when whispered, holds more power than a multitude of deceitful voices.

The Trial of Truth

Truth has always been tried, tested, and persecuted. Prophets were stoned for speaking it. Reformers were burned at the stake. Truth-tellers have lost jobs, families, freedom, and even their lives. Why? Because truth threatens those who live by deception. It exposes injustice. It demands accountability. It disrupts comfortable lies.

But here is the mystery—truth grows stronger under pressure. Like a diamond formed under intense heat, truth is purified through trial. Like gold refined by fire, it shines brighter after every attack. Lies crumble in time, but truth matures.

The Spirit of Truth

For those who walk in truth, there is a peace that cannot be shaken. To live by the truth is to live in alignment with the eternal. It is to walk with integrity, even when no one is watching. It is to rest, knowing that though the night may be long, morning will come. Truth never fears the light. It welcomes it.

The spirit of truth is also the spirit of justice. Where truth is upheld, justice follows. Where truth is silenced, oppression flourishes. Every great movement for human dignity—whether civil rights, abolition, independence, or equality—has been rooted in one simple belief: truth matters.

The Stand of Truth

To stand with truth is not always easy. It may cost friends, status, or success. But it will never cost you your soul. In fact, to live without truth is to live in chains. Many are free in body but bound in spirit because they have exchanged truth for convenience. But those who stand in truth—no matter how small they may seem—stand with eternity.

And when all is said and done—when power shifts, when trends pass, when history rewrites itself—truth remains. The truth outlasts dynasties. It survives censorship. It lives beyond the grave. Because it is not of man—it is of God. And what is of God cannot be destroyed.

The Legacy of Truth

Those who live by the truth leave behind a legacy that time cannot erase. Their words echo in eternity. Their lives plant seeds that generations reap. They may not be celebrated in their lifetime, but the fruit of their faithfulness remains.

So whether you are a leader, a parent, a teacher, an artist, or a voice crying in the wilderness—stand for truth. Speak it. Live it. Defend it. Trust it. Because the winds may blow, the rain may fall, and the storms may rage—but when all is over, the truth shall stand.

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