Speaking Truth...to those you love

It takes guts to speak God's truth to someone we love who's in sin, but God will make a way...if we will get out of the way. Many ignore sin in loved ones out of fear; they're afraid the loved one will become angry, leave, or be in conflict with them if the sin is addressed. Our part is to deliver the truth...God deals with the consequences of the truth. We're to confront sin in love so restoration can take place. No confrontation leads to...no restoration. Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their ways...will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins.  Avoiding the difficult conversations leads to shallow relationships; resulting in superficial conversations. Truth must be a factor in authentic relationships. Don't allow satan to intimidate you with potential outcomes of doom. Confronting sin is an opportunity for correction-making your loved one right...not making them wrong. If you ignore their sin...you are participating in making them wrong. God's truth is the mortar that seals a relationship; truth can't exist...without honesty. It takes guts to have the authentic relationships God calls us to but God will make a way for us if we follow His truths. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. You have the guts to carry out God's truth and experience the authentic relationships with  your loved ones-blessings friend! (James 5:19-20, 2 Tim 1:7) 10/20/12CIFL-LMM