Love Tells the Truth

“Love rejoices with the truth.” 1 Corinthians 13:6  WHAT ARE SOME REASONS WE ARE TEMPTED TO NOT BE TRUTHFUL? Fear of consequencesShameInsecurityFear of rejectionWe want our way FOUR THINGS WE CAN DO TO EXPRESS LOVE BY TELLING THE TRUTH: Be consistent in telling the truth “Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.” Proverbs 11:3 NLT Be completely honest “The one who speaks correction honestly can be trusted to make peace.” Proverbs 10:10b TPT Be loving in how you tell the truth “Speak the truth in love…” Ephesians 4:15 NLT Be willing to have crucial conversations “For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 NASB