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Ephesians 4:15 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.

Galatians 6:1 Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

There are two types of people when it comes to confrontation. There are radical individuals who seem to be confrontational about various topics. For radical believers, they are the ones protesting in opposition about gay rights, prayer out of school, and informing the public what the Word of God says. Then there are the passive individuals, who observe confrontational things, but they choose to keep their thoughts and opinions to themselves. Passive believers, are the ones who see an injustice, shake their head, and thank God that the injustice is not happening to them. 

As believers, we need to be somewhere in between the radical and passive individual. The truth itself is sharp and sometimes difficult to handle, but if we pad it with love and gentleness, it can be easier for individuals to handle. More individuals will be willing to accept the Truth, in God’s Word, if it’s gently spoon fed to them instead of it being shoved down their throat. 

With the assistance of the Holy Spirit, let’s allow Him to lead and guide us to where we need to be. We may need to be radical at times, but we also may need to know when to shut our mouths. Let Him make that decision for us and know that whatever decision He made will be beneficial for the Kingdom of God and beneficial for us.