In Romans 1:18 it says, “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness.”

Here is a contrasting verse. Psalm 119:147 says, “I rise before the dawning of the morning, and cry for help; I hope in Your word.” Developing a quiet time with the Lord keeps us embracing rather than suppressing the truth ~ walking in righteousness.

I love this verse. It has been my testimony for years. My quiet time habit was established in the early 70’s. Then in 1976 I was introduced to keeping a spiritual journal. That laid a foundation for my future writings.

Suppress means to hold back. Anything that we do in our own strength will hold back (quench) the Holy Spirit’s empowerment that we need to conquer and overcome. Being an authentic and victorious follower of Christ requires absolute dependence on Him.