
Speaking Truth the Right Way
2 Timothy 2:24-26
June 2, 2024
The dangers of Critical Race Theory
It is important to speak truth and to speak it in the right way
WE DESIRE TO AVOID CONFLICT
(Romans 12:18)
WE NEED TO SPEAK THE TRUTH
Talk to unbelievers about the gospel (Romans 10:13)
Talk about wrong beliefs/behaviors (James 5:19-20)
Talk to others about some political and cultural issues
Talk about bruised/broken relationships (1 John 5:20; Matthew 5:23-24)
HOW TO SPEAK THE TRUTH
Speak in a way that is loving
Speak in a way that is persuasive (2 Corinthians 5:11; Acts 19:8b)
We want those who disagree with us to change their minds
Rosaria Butterfield: a change of mind and heart
Speaking the truth matters; how we speak the truth matters