Speak the Truth in Love

1. Bring hope through the gospel (John 4:7-26; 1 Cor 1:2-9)
2. Be quick to listen (James 1:19; Prov 18:13)
3. The tongue of the wise brings healing (Prov 12:18)

• Breathe grace (Eph 4:29)
• Speak only to build others up (Eph 4:29)
• Make charitable judgments (1 Cor 13:7)
• Talk in person whenever possible (Mat 18:15)
• Talk from beside, not from above (Mat 7:5)

4. Recognize your job (2 Tim 2:24-26; Rom 12:18)

• God's job: To change people
• Your job: To speak the truth in love

Key principle: Breathe grace rather than judgment.