Speaking the Truth in Love [questions]

Speak the truth in love
27 January 2008
Questions for reflection and discussion.

1. Have you ever spoken the truth to someone and it went badly. Why do you think it went badly?

2. Have you ever spoken the truth to someone and it went well. Why do you think it went well?

3. Are we always called to speak the truth when we have an opportunity?

4. Jesus said in John 18: “You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” How can you tell when someone is ready to listen?

5. What other topics do we need to be speaking the truth about? Why?