March 20
Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ who is the head of his body, the church. –Ephesians 4:15(NLT)
SPEAK THE TRUTH IN LOVE
A poem and essay by ILMA
When someone needs encouragement
Or when anyone has an ailment
Do we speak the truth in love?
Do we lead them back to God?
Christ is the head of his body
Are we faithful to follow the one and only?
Walk and confess his truth gently to others
Christ wants us to love our sisters and brothers.
It is a very challenging task to do when you are still spiritually immature to speak the truth in love to others. I used to preach to unbelievers and new believers what I have just learned from God. Sometimes it doesn’t work well because I do not listen to the Holy Spirit’s prodding. No believer can impose the truth on those who do not want them. Even Jesus himself didn’t force anyone to believe and follow him. He asked people what they wanted him to do for them during his ministry. He is always respectful and gentle. The bible tells us that we must speak the truth in love so we can grow more and more like Jesus who is the head of the church. Actions coupled with confession of the truth in love are essential in witnessing for Christ.

PRAYER
Lord, give me the right words to speak your truth.
REFLECTION
How can speaking in a loving way be more effective than forceful language?
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