Physical Address: Jamil King Ministries
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God’s Unchanging Truth in a World Shaped by Experience
Introduction
We live in a world where truth feels… negotiable.
One person says, “This is my truth.”
Another says, “That doesn’t resonate with me.”
And somewhere in the middle, the ancient words of Jesus whisper:
“I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
In today’s culture, vibes often outweigh values, and feelings frequently compete with faith. But here’s the real question:
Can truth and experience coexist?
Yes, but only when we learn the difference between God and consciousness.
Story 1: The Worship Team Walkout
A church in Texas was thriving—or so it looked. They had modern lights, a solid online presence, and a multicultural team that reflected the community. But beneath the surface, friction was building.
- The senior pastor (Baby Boomer) stood on unwavering truth.
- The worship leader (Millennial) emphasized experience.
- The interns (mostly Gen Z) were passionate about vibes, energy, and emotional connection.
The tipping point came during a Sunday debrief. The pastor said:
“We need structure. Worship isn’t about how you feel—it’s about reverence.”
The intern responded:
“But if it doesn’t feel real, is it even worship?”
Silence.
The following week, two Gen Z team members quietly stepped down—not from God, but from a truth-only culture that ignored human experience.
No one was the villain.
It wasn’t about right or wrong.
It was about a missing bridge.
A missing understanding that God’s truth is constant, but consciousness—our experience of that truth—is always evolving.
Story 2: My Son’s Crossroads with Faith
This generational tension didn’t just show up in churches—it showed up in my home.
One of my sons wrestled with some serious spiritual questions as a teen. Surrounded by friends who identified as atheists and agnostics, he stood in the middle of a spiritual tug-of-war.
He wasn’t rebellious—he was searching.
He wanted to believe but needed answers that made sense, not just “trust God” responses.
He asked:
- “If God is real, why doesn’t He just show Himself?”
- “Why are there so many contradictions in how people represent Christianity?”
This was a defining moment. I didn’t shut him down—I leaned in with logic, scholarship, and kindness.
- I didn’t just quote verses—I studied alongside him.
- I didn’t push emotional responses—I brought historical context, scientific design, and scriptural structure into our talks.
It was hard. I had to unlearn some of my default responses.
But what it built between us was a bridge of trust.
Eventually, he saw that faith isn’t void of reason—it’s filled with depth, design, and divine order.
God vs. Consciousness: The Real Difference
Let’s be clear:
- God is not our emotions.
- But our emotions are often the way we engage God.
| God | Consciousness |
|---|---|
| Eternal | Experiential |
| Gives direction | Gives perspective |
God doesn’t change.
But how we see Him, hear Him, and respond to Him shifts with our generational environment.
- Older generations: trained to respect tradition and authority.
- Younger generations: crave authenticity and internal clarity.
Both matter.
The danger comes when we:
- Let vibes replace values, or
- Let values reject emotional experience altogether.
Spiritual Insight: Spirit and Truth Must Meet
In John 4, Jesus meets a Samaritan woman and says:
“The time is coming and has now come when true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth.” (John 4:23)
Catch that: Spirit AND Truth.
- Worship isn’t just a feeling.
- And it’s not just rules.
It’s the intersection of eternal truth and raw, human experience.
That’s the balance we need. That’s the bridge we’re building.
Bridging the Gap: It’s Not Either/Or
You can:
- Honor God’s unchanging truth
- And still make room for someone’s changing process
- Believe in absolute standards
- And still walk with people through uncertainty
- Validate someone’s pain
- Without compromising your convictions
The younger generation isn’t rejecting truth—they’re rejecting hollow environments that pretend emotions don’t matter.
The older generation isn’t out of touch—they’re afraid of losing structure and falling into spiritual chaos.
But truth doesn’t cancel out humanity—it anchors it.
Reflection Questions
- Have I ever dismissed someone’s experience because it didn’t match my understanding of truth?
- Do I lean more toward truth-only or experience-only in my approach to faith?
- What’s one way I can better hold space for both truth and humanity?
Call to Action
To bridge generations, we must stop choosing sides.
Spirit and Truth were never enemies.
They are partners in revealing the fullness of God to each generation.
So the next time you hear, “That doesn’t vibe with me,”
Don’t shut down. Lean in. Ask questions.
Point to truth. But stay human.
Because truth doesn’t have to be loud to be powerful.
Sometimes, it just needs to be present.
