Turth and love.

[ personal ramblings ]




Truth Without Love Is Cruelty,
But Love Without Truth Is Hypocrisy.



Ephesians 4:15
"But, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head - Christ..."
(NKJV)

Before we ever begin to shine the light of correction upon another we must first take the time to honestly evaluate whether or not we are telling ourselves the truth. For instance, are we unapproachable about any area of our lives? Have we been guilty to allow the seriousness of our need for change to touch our hearts?

God also requires honesty with others when it is needed. He may lead us to talk to someone who just doesn't seem to understand the severity of his or her situation. If that person doesn't recognize the potential consequences of their wrong behavior, we may come to the point where we realize we cannot let the lie go on any longer - we must confront that person with the truth.

Proverbs 27:6 tells us, "Faithful are the wounds of a friend." Many
Christians do not understand how important this principle is. They want to spend all of their time telling a person how great he is instead of loving him enough to tell him the truth he needs to hear, even if it hurts.

So let us choose to be a true friend knowing that faithful are these wounds. A true friend is the only one who is willing to speak the truth in love.

Confession
Ephesians 4:15
"I am a faithful friend and I speak the truth in love."


[adapted from Ps Robb Thompson's Mailing list]





Great Reflections :)
I am a faithful friend who will strive to bring the truth in love.