When it comes to other people (especially those we don’t like), we tend to default to one of two positions; be nice and ignore the hurtful/destructive behaviors or harshly speak out against, critique, or cut off the person. But Paul teaches us that our responsibility is to “speak the truth in love,” to confront people honestly and straightforwardly, and yet do it in a way that is consistent with Christ’s love.
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