BIG IDEA
Speaking love and truth starts with receiving love and truth.
KEY VERSES
Ephesians 4:15 ESV
Rather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ,
Proverbs 3:11-12 NIV
My son, do not despise the Lord ’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.
2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
2 Timothy 3:14-17 NLT
14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you. 15 You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. 17 God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.
J HIGH GROUP QUESTIONS
What did you think of the message?
What is difficult about the balance of love and truth?
How does letting God’s love fill you affect how you respond to people speaking truth without love?
Read Ephesians 4:15. How can hearing the truth in love help us to grow?
Who in your life do you trust to speak truth in love? (teacher, parent, sibling, friend, etc)
HIGH SCHOOL QUESTIONS
What has your experience been with “love & truth”? Which side would you say you lean?
What is difficult about the balance of love and truth?
Matt said in the message, “God can still speak love and truth through someone who didn’t” What do you think about this statement?
Read Ephesians 4:15. How can hearing the truth in love help us to grow?
Who in your life do you trust to speak truth in love? (teacher, parent, sibling, friend, etc)