"Calling it like it is" - a game of chance with mixed results.

There are so many points in my life I can say that I "called it like it was", but I can't think of one situation that came out better because of it. Can anyone?

So it comes down to the question, what about truth? How do we as Christians stand for the truth in love?

Ephesians 4:15 - "but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ".

The truth in love is all about motive, sensitivity and compassion. Motive because there should be a reason to speak the truth, sensitivity because there is a time and place for it, and compassion because our goal should be to help, not to stir up dissension.

With these things in mind I have chosen to remain silent about many things that have hit home with me, you know, the stuff you anguish over in prayer. We must have the proper perspective and be led by the Holy Spirit before we venture into creative problem solving, especially in relationships.

Venture into sensitive compassion and stop "calling it like it is". It's not our job.

Related:

@loswhit - "If the Holy Spirit is in your life there is no way around conviction. If there is no conviction in your life, well, then you've got a problem."

@prodigaljon - Why Christians Are Jerks Online: http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2010/06/29/my-take-why-christians-are-jerks-online/

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