Speak The Truth Lovingly
March, 2006

Dear Dads,

All too often, men will not communicate properly but keep things pent up inside. This will often result in moodiness or anger and then the eventual explosion.

Men need to speak up sooner, in a Godly way, to avoid the negative results that can be so harmful.

Key point for fathers:

Dads need to communicate in a timely manner, by speaking the truth in a loving way, to build their kids up, not to tear them down.

Important Bible verses:

Ephesians 4:15 "·. speaking the truth in love"

Ephesians 4:29 "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

This does not mean that dads should never correct their children or even discipline them, but the correction should be done the way the Lord usually deals with people- lovingly, gently, and privately.

Please make sure you're communicating with your wife in a loving, gentle way also.