Ephesians 4:15 “but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—”‭

-Everybody knows Jesus Christ is the only way to heaven.

-You need to stop being so critical of someone else’s life and focus on bettering yourself.

-You know they need to stop smoking weed and cursing. 

-You need to be in church. 

-You need to serve in church.  

These statements are all true, but were they done in love? Or, were they done in judgment, condemnation, or mockery? 

As mature believers, we need to put ourselves in another person’s shoes. Would we receive the truth about Jesus Christ if someone was critical of something we’ve believed all our lives? Would we change our ways if someone told us to change with an undertone of judgment? Of course not. So how can we expect people to receive the truth if it’s not given in love? Also, allow the Holy Spirit to direct us on our timing. We can speak the truth in love, but the other person may not be ready to receive it. 

God is love and as His ambassadors, we need to be operating in love. It’s love that sent Jesus for ALL of us, it’s love that compelled Jesus to stay on the cross, and it’s love that covers a multitude of sins. 

Do everything in love.