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Devotional 06 · Ephesians 4:15

The Courage to Tell the Truth

Christian truthfulness refuses both cruelty and avoidance.

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Some of us use honesty as permission to be harsh. Others call silence loving because speaking would be uncomfortable. Scripture gives us a better way: truth spoken in love.

Jesus never separated grace from truth. He saw people clearly, named what mattered, and moved toward them with redemptive purpose rather than contempt.

Faithful speech asks more than whether our words are accurate. It asks whether our timing, tone, and intention serve the good of the person before us and honor Christ.

Is there a truthful conversation you need to approach with greater courage, humility, and love?

PrayerJesus, govern my words. Free me from avoidance and harshness, and help me speak truth in a way that reflects Your courage and Your love. Amen.