Verse 15
Another result is that believers can maintain truth in love in both speech and conduct. Paul contrasted the deception of heresy with the integrity of the gospel.
"This fundamental concern for the truth is the secret of maturity in the church." [Note: Wood, p. 59.]
The church that stresses both the truth and love will produce spiritually mature, Christ-like believers.
Loving, effective confrontation involves speaking the truth in love. The truth may be as medicine to the person who needs it, but love is the sugar that, added to the medicine, makes it palatable. Remember Mary Poppins’ prescription: "A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down."
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