Speaking the Truth in Love

This is a good word that I came across today, from Tim Chester's book You Can Change (here), on how we can point others to Christ when they've sinned (of course, it's true for us too):

“What should you do if others confess their sin to you? Speak the truth
in love. Don’t tell them their sin is understandable or
insignificant. That offers no comfort because it’s a lie. But we can
speak words of comfort because we can speak words of grace. Call them to
repent of their sin and to accept by faith the forgiveness that God
offers. ‘You are guilty, but Christ has borne your guilt. You deserve
God’s judgment, but Christ has borne your judgment.’ This is true
comfort. Embody that forgiveness in your ongoing acceptance and
love. But accept people with God’s agenda for change. Explore, if
you can, the lies and desires that lead to their sinful behavior. Together
you may be able to discern the truth they need to turn to and the idolatrous
desires they need to turn from. Be proactive about offering
accountability. That means asking the right question! Ask them how
they’re getting on; ask them whether they’ve sinned again. Be specific –
ask when, where, why, how often. Above all, point them to the grace and
glory of Christ.”

Take 5 minutes for this

I just came across some great 5-minute interviews of David Powlison (by C.J. Mahaney), and they are fabulous...very insightful and convicting/encouraging. Here they are:

1. A Narrated Bibliography with David Powlison (this one is actually about an hour).
2. Good Advice vs. Good News (4:41).
3. Cravings and Conflict (7:19).
4. What Is Real vs. What I Feel (5:45).
5. The Value of Human Emotion (5:28).

I recommend you start with Good Advice vs. Good News to get a flavor for the content, and I trust you will be edified.