September 4
2 Corinthians 7:8-16
Truth can cut like a knife. When we speak hard truth into someone’s life, it may feel like we are wounding them. This feeling may then cause us to fail to speak when we should. Paul leads us in this discussion in 2 Corinthians 7:8-16. He wants us to know that we need to be people who speak truth into the lives of those who are lost, hurting, and wandering from God.
The primary issue in which the church of Corinth had failed to speak truth was sexual sin. In 1 Corinthians we learned about unaddressed sin that was even celebrated rather than confronted. We may have these same issues in our lives or in our church. We do not want to hurt someone’s feelings, so we say nothing. Paul points out that truth is a necessary step in our maturity. Confrontation can lead to repentance and experiencing the fullness of our salvation. When Paul spoke truth the church’s initial response was sorrow and his own feelings were clouded by regret, but a long-range perspective showed him it was worth it. He has seen how the church responded in obedience, how they grew in maturity, and how they proved their devotion to God. May we be vessels who speak truth into the lives of others and when confronted, may we humbly respond with confession, repentance, and a renewed walk with God.
Father God, help me to be used by you to speak truth into the lives of others. Help me to do this in humility and out of a life that seeks to follow you. Amen.
What keeps you from speaking truth into the lives of others? What keeps you from being aware of the full extent of sin in your own life?
Truth can cut like a knife. When we speak hard truth into someone’s life, it may feel like we are wounding them. This feeling may then cause us to fail to speak when we should. Paul leads us in this discussion in 2 Corinthians 7:8-16. He wants us to know that we need to be people who speak truth into the lives of those who are lost, hurting, and wandering from God.
The primary issue in which the church of Corinth had failed to speak truth was sexual sin. In 1 Corinthians we learned about unaddressed sin that was even celebrated rather than confronted. We may have these same issues in our lives or in our church. We do not want to hurt someone’s feelings, so we say nothing. Paul points out that truth is a necessary step in our maturity. Confrontation can lead to repentance and experiencing the fullness of our salvation. When Paul spoke truth the church’s initial response was sorrow and his own feelings were clouded by regret, but a long-range perspective showed him it was worth it. He has seen how the church responded in obedience, how they grew in maturity, and how they proved their devotion to God. May we be vessels who speak truth into the lives of others and when confronted, may we humbly respond with confession, repentance, and a renewed walk with God.
Father God, help me to be used by you to speak truth into the lives of others. Help me to do this in humility and out of a life that seeks to follow you. Amen.
What keeps you from speaking truth into the lives of others? What keeps you from being aware of the full extent of sin in your own life?
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