we cannot cover sin
Jesus knows our thoughts, but He didn't broadcast it to the whole world
truth without love is harsh
love and truth must be tgt in balance
-sword must be used carefully.. it can hurt and wound!
-our words can speak life or death
-either build ppl up or bring ppl down
-love is not pretentious
-true love builds up
-only true love is can keep the family, church, ppl tgt
-love is the hallmark that Jesus is alive in us
the purpose of love is to make us truthful, and purpose of truth is to love
john was the youngest among the disciples
-john is very committed to the truth
-he was in pursue of the truth
-John deals with truth clearly in opposites
-theres no grey areas
truth is John's passion
-John was angered cos other ppl ministered in Jesus name
-in his pride and competitiveness
-Jesus corrected them 3 times... cos they have no love!
-truth without love is nothing
-liking = see the best side of the person and be attracted
-loving = see the worse side of the person and still wanted to bless
-Jesus loved us as sinners
-we don't need to like our enemies, but we need to love them enough to pray for them
John was so changed that he was known for his love and gentleness and devotion to Christ
John is still very passionate abt truth, balanced with love
John is not asking the lady to be unbalanced.. but to not allow those false teachers
we must grow up with the balance of truth and love
-as we began to increase in knowledge, we may be arrogant
-love doesn't means we cant question why.. questions will brings clarity
-how to speak in truth with love.. tone of voice, choice of words
4Ps of speaking
1. plan
2. proof
-real objective proof
3. purpose
-what is the goal...
4. preparation
-be prepared to face the outcome
whenever theres something serious / uncomfortable to talk abt... use the oreo cookie approach
-this will keep the door open for the conversation to be continued
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