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Week 3: Speak the Truth in Love 

Ephesians 4:11-25

We exist to Proclaim and Display Jesus – the Truth! 

Notes from Ephesians 4:11-25

*Lying is about deception and destruction.

• NOT telling everything to everyone all at once
• NOT saying everything that comes to mind

The Dangers of Lying

1. Lying is satanic. (Genesis 3; John 8)

2. Lying leads to more lying.

3. Lying feeds on fear and pride.

• People pleasing; catastrophizing; self protection

4. Lying destroys trust and unity.

• Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5

5. Lying includes hypocrisy.

The Power of Truth

1. Truth is Life through Jesus. (John 14:6)

2. Truth sets us free. (John 8:32)

3. Truth is based on love and humility. (1 John 4:18)

4. Truth builds trust and strength. (John 17:16-22)

5. Truth includes integrity. (Matthew 6:1)

• Public matches private; actions match words

Speak the Truth in Love

1. “God, have mercy on me, a sinner.”

2. “Jesus is Lord.” 

3. “Will you forgive me?” / “I forgive you.”

4. “Yes” or “No” - clarity; authenticity

5. “Can we talk?” - challenge; sharpening

The Gift of the Church (John 17:14-18)

• Confessing the truth together
• Growing in the truth
• Speaking truth in love to one another