Hammer on Anvil '

“Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ.”  -- Ephesians 4:15

These are excellent words for all Christians to abide by; we should all strive to speak the truth in love.  But unfortunately, we often fall short.

Many Christians are incredibly gifted at speaking truth.  They know what the Bible says and they share that knowledge.  But their message of truth is marred by the method they use to present it.  Their actions fail to demonstrate the wisdom behind their words.

And many Christians are incredibly gifted at showing love.  They selflessly pour blessings into the lives of others.  But they never share about the reason for their love, Jesus.  And so the one blessing that transcends this lifetime, salvation, is never presented.

So I present you with the same challenge that I am giving myself.  Strive for both.  Truth is empty without love and love is meaningless without truth.  Strive for both.