Speak the Truth in Love

"God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love—like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. He keeps us in step with each other. His very breath and blood flow through us, nourishing us so that we will grow up healthy in God, robust in love." Eph 4:15-16 (Msg) 

“Our capacity for self-deception has no limits.” Michael Novak

“God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love!” Eph 4:15

We all have BLIND SPOTS

“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us.” 1 John 1:8

“Our capacity for self-deception has no limits.”  M. Novak

Examples: Adam, Eve, David, Peter, Rich Young Ruler, etc.

Confession is an INVITATION to Truth

“Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” James 5:16

1. Ask God for Help
2. Begin with a Positive
3. Express your Concern
4. Share the Truth with gentleness

“People who are brutally honest get more satisfaction out of the brutality than out of the honesty.” R. Needham

Holy Communion gives us COURAGE

“There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” Romans 8:1 Audio Sermon Worship 11.06.11 40 Days of Love wk 6