TRUTH IN LOVE

 "But let us speak the truth in love and grow in all things unto Him who is the head, Christ. Ephesians 4:15" 


You must ask God for wisdom and knowledge when speaking to someone who has made a mistake. I am very sure you have tried to correct someone before, but it seemed like you offended that person instead of helping. However, what you were saying was true and meant to help them.

In today's message, I will emphasize the part that says, "Let us speak the truth in love." Here, God is teaching us how we can build each other up. There is no other way to build one another except through love.

When He says, "Let us speak the truth in love," He means that when you tell someone the truth to correct them, you must do so with love, not by criticizing or judging them. The people you talk to must first feel loved by you and see your good intentions for them. If they don't see your love, even if what you are saying is true, they will feel like you are criticizing and discouraging them.

The Bible says that God's word is the truth. Also, when you talk to someone about God, to encourage them to stop doing wrong, you must use a language of love. Many people are not accepted by their societies or churches because of how they talk to others when they make mistakes.

Malachi 2:7 says, "For the lips of a priest ought to preserve knowledge, and people should seek instruction from his mouth; because he is the messenger of the LORD Almighty." 

Galatians 6:1-3 says, "Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted. Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfil the law of Christ. If anyone thinks they are something when they are not, they deceive themselves." 

So, when you speak about Christ, don't judge or criticize people; don't be quarrelsome. Speak to people gently. Also, at your workplace and home, speak and correct people with love and gentleness. By doing so, people will change and be built up by the truth. Therefore, "let us speak the truth in love and grow in all things unto Him who is the head, Christ." 

Prayer: O LORD, grant me a heart of love and wisdom. Use me to build people up in love. Let my words not discourage or break them, but let them be filled with love and edify. Amen.

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