Speaking the Truth without Dishonoring
As leaders learn to follow Paul’s exhortation to speak “truth in love” (Ephesians 4:15), they also learn that one of the many dimensions of love is that it “does not dishonor others” (1 Corinthians 13:5). Servant leaders seek to speak the truth without dishonoring the person who needs the truth. To dishonor another brings shame […]
The Simple Truth
Issue #130, May 28, 2014 Recently, as I grappled with the complexity of truthful communication across cultures I was struck with the power of Jesus’ simple statement to his followers: “Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.” (Matthew 5:37). His words call servant leaders […]