Speak Like a Man of God: The Power of Truth in Love
TODAY'S FOCUS IS: Speaking Boldly, Yet Wisely, in Christian Brotherhood
"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love." —1 Corinthians 16:13-14
Men, Our Words Have Weight
We men like to talk about strength. We hit the gym, we build careers, we protect our families, we take pride in being strong men of God. But do we realize that our words are among our strongest weapons?
👉 A single word can build up a brother—or tear him down.
👉 A single conversation can push a man toward God—or away from Him.
👉 A single challenge, spoken in love, can save a marriage, a soul, or even a life.
The problem? We often either say too much, say too little, or say the wrong thing at the wrong time.
God calls us to speak truth. But He also calls us to do it responsibly.
Why We Stay Silent When We Should Speak
Too many men shrink back from hard conversations.
Why?
✔️ Fear of conflict – We don’t want to lose a friendship.
✔️ Fear of not knowing what to say – We feel unqualified.
✔️ Fear of hypocrisy – We know we’re not perfect.
✔️ Fear of hurting someone’s feelings – We don’t want to wound a brother.
But true brotherhood requires truth.
If we stay silent while a brother walks toward destruction, we aren’t being “nice.”
We’re being negligent.
Ezekiel 33:8-9 warns us that if we see a man heading toward sin or destruction and say nothing, his blood is on our hands.
Why We Speak When We Should Stay Silent
Some men have the opposite problem:
💬 They love to talk.
💬 They love to give advice.
💬 They love to "fix" other men’s problems.
But without wisdom, words do more harm than good.
🔥 Proverbs 18:2 warns us that a fool loves to share his own opinion but doesn’t take the time to understand.
🔥 James 1:19 reminds us to be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger.
Speaking truth irresponsibly—without wisdom, love, or real knowledge of a man’s heart—can crush a brother rather than correct him.
The Right Way to Speak as Men of God
Ephesians 4:15 gives us the standard: Speak the truth in love.
That means:
✅ Before speaking, seek understanding. – Learn your brother’s story. Ask questions.
✅ Before speaking, check your heart. – Are you speaking from love or pride?
✅ Before speaking, pray for wisdom. – Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your words.
✅ Before speaking, commit to walking with him. – Don’t just call out sin. Help him fight it.
A strong brother doesn’t just confront—he carries.
A true warrior doesn’t just rebuke—he restores.
What Do We Do?
1. Take the Time to Know Your Brothers
Brotherhood isn’t about giving advice—it’s about sharing life.
✔️ Have you taken the time to truly know the men around you?
✔️ Do you know their struggles, their pasts, their wounds?
✔️ Do you understand their battles before you try to “fix” them?
Commit to listening. No judgment. No advice. No interruptions. Just listen.
2. Ask God for Boldness AND Wisdom
If a man in your life needs truth, pray before you speak.
✔️ Pray for the right moment.
✔️ Pray for the right words.
✔️ Pray that your words build up—not just tear down.
3. Be Willing to Receive the Truth, Too
The hardest thing? Allowing other men to speak truth into YOUR life.
✔️ Can you take correction?
✔️ Can you receive hard truth with humility?
✔️ Do you invite men to hold you accountable?
If we want to be men who speak truth, we must also be men who receive it.
Challenge of the Week
✅ Take one man in your life out for coffee or lunch. Ask him to share his story—no advice, no interruptions, just listening.
✅ Identify one conversation you’ve been avoiding. Pray for wisdom, boldness, and the right words, then step up and speak truth in love.
✅ Ask a brother to hold YOU accountable. Invite correction. Invite challenge. Open the door for truth in your own life.
Let’s Pray
Father,
You have given us the gift of words—to encourage, challenge, and sharpen one another. Forgive us for the times we’ve stayed silent when we should have spoken. Forgive us for the times we’ve spoken too quickly, without wisdom or love. Teach us to be men who speak truth boldly—but with kindness and grace. Give us the courage to challenge our brothers, and the humility to receive correction when we need it. May our words bring life, healing, and strength to those around us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Brother, we don’t have time for weak words or wasted words.
Our words must be weapons of truth, used wisely and with love.
Let’s Get to Work!
WISE advice! and it is from the Bible!
Rich!