What if truth was more than just facts?
Speaking Truth in Love
In Ephesians 4, Paul talks clearly about unity being the driving factor in building a healthy church.
We often hear about speaking truth in love. But firstly, what do we mean by truth?
- Facts can be truth.
- Meaning can be truth.
- Wisdom can be truth.
Secondly, when we speak truth in love, does that person feel loved? As we grow together, we learn together. It’s not just about our opinions.
Speaking the truth in love should mean we’ve earnt the right to share our opinions and values with others over time. If we haven’t demonstrated real and tangible love to someone, we cannot tell the truth — no matter what comes out of our lips.