86. The Bible tells us to speak the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15). What does this mean?
It means to speak truthfully to others for their well-being, to build others up toward the mature fullness of life we have in Christ. It includes greatly admonishing or encouraging people to repent of their sin, and pointing out the dangers of false teachings and false teachers.
1 Thessalonians 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.
Read 2 Samuel 12:1-14, where Nathan confronts David with his sin. Read Ephesians 4:11-16, where Paul tells how speaking the truth in love prevents people from being deceived by false teaching and other dangers.
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