Escaping the Trap of Debilitating Truth or Sentimental Love

Is your truth caustic or your love sentimental? Ephesians 4 reveals God's audacious aim to conform us to the image of His Son. In this message, Pastor Philip Miller decodes the formula for true maturity. Discover why blind affirmation is just as toxic as a debilitating critique.   This is part three of the sermon, "Together We Grow." 1:22 – Audacious Aim: Why God won't settle for you being a mere reflector.  6:57 – The Formula: Why truth without love wilts us and love without truth fails us.  9:55 – Not a Solo Sport: Why your closet devotions are never enough for growth.  11:59 – Thick Relationships: The prerequisite for speaking hard truths safely.  14:06 – Trustworthy Wounds: Healing a caustic blind spot through a friend's rebuke.  18:20 – Interdependence: Swimming hard against the tide of American independence.  This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://livinghopeoffer.net or call us at 1-800-215-5001.  Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Moody Church Hour," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives.  Dr. Philip Miller is the 17th Senior Pastor of The Moody Church. He is the featured speaker on "Living Hope" and "Moody Church Hour," with programs broadcasting on 700 outlets in the U.S. He and his wife Krista live in Chicago with their four children. Pastor Philip is passionate about proclaiming God's Word, cultivating healthy ministry, and investing in future leaders.  SUPPORT:  Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/  Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/    SUBSCRIBE:   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia  Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/