I am asked often by those not in ministry what the most difficult task is as a pastor. My answer as a pastor is the same answer I give as a believer. Without question, the most difficult thing for many believers is: speaking the truth in love.
“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.”
- Ephesians 4:15
It’s easier to be silent.
You fear the other person’s reaction. Will this hurt our relationship? Will we still be friends?
You fear rejection. What if they point out all my imperfections?
You fear change. It’s easier to maintain the status quo.
…so a lot of us remain stuck…as spiritual infants in a world that desperately needs believers to put their “big girl” and “big boy” pants on!
What will you do? Will you speak difficult truth into a situation motivated from a heart of love? Or will you be silent? I’m betting some of you are truth speakers!
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