John 8:31-36 – 31 Jesus said to the people who believed in him, “You are truly my disciples if you keep obeying my teachings. 32 And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” 33 “But we are descendants of Abraham,” they said. “We have never been slaves to anyone on earth. What do you mean, ‘set free’?” 34 Jesus replied, “I assure you that everyone who sins is a slave of sin. 35 A slave is not a permanent member of the family, but a son is part of the family forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will indeed be free. (New Living Translation)

1. ____________________ to the truth about life

Psalm 19:7-8 – 7 The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. 8 The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight to life. (New Living Translation)

Psalm 119:111-112 – 111 Your decrees are my treasure; they are truly my heart’s delight. 112 I am determined to keep your principles, even forever, to the very end. (New Living Translation)

☞ My ______________________ of truth will determine my ________________________ of truth

2. ______________________ with the truth in your life

James 5:16 – Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results. (New Living Translation)

☞ Forgiveness comes from God, but healing comes from God and ______________________________

Proverbs 28:13 – If you hide your sins, you will not succeed. If you confess and reject them, you will receive mercy. (New Century Version)

☞ Confession breaks the cycle of _______________

3. ___________________ with the truth in your friend’s life

Ephesians 4:15 – God wants us to grow up, to know the whole truth and tell it in love – like Christ in everything. We take our lead from Christ, who is the source of everything we do. (The Message)

☞ We must hold __________________ and _________________ in balance

Proverbs 27:5-6 – 5 An open rebuke is better than hidden love! 6 Wounds from a friend are better than many kisses from an enemy. (New Living Translation)

Proverbs 28:23 – Honest correction is appreciated more than flattery. (Contemporary English Version)

How do I do this?

▸ Get _______________ about the issue

▸ Ask God if ________________________________ to address the issue

▸ Address the issue in _______________________ and in ___________________________

▸ Be gentle, but ____________________________

▸ ____________________________ – don’t unload and abandon

Lord, I love ________________________________ too much not to get involved. Give me the courage, wisdom, and grace to speak the truth in love.