Title: Would You Rather?

1) They must Love Jesus

2) They must love the church

3) They must love me

Proverbs 27:6 “The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.” ‭‭ The Message: “The wounds from a lover are worth it; kisses from an enemy do you in.” ‭‭ The Amplified Version: “Faithful are the wounds of a friend [who corrects out of love and concern], But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful [because they serve his hidden agenda].” ‭‭ 1-It's more about the HELPING than it is the HURTING.

Revelation 3:19 “As many as I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be committed and repent.” ‭‭ Solomon said, "Open rebuke is better than secret love. "

"It is better to hear rebuke when it is warranted than to hear of a secret profession of love that never issues in acts of kindness. ". "The reproof of a friend is a valuable adjunct of friendship. The usefulness of friendship is dissipated when loving and faithful reproof is divorced from the relationship. "

Leviticus 19:17 ““You must not harbor hatred against your brother. Rebuke your neighbor directly, and you will not incur guilt because of him.” ‭‭ If you speak words that inflict pain on purpose, to attempt to prove your point, it's like sewing poison.

Ephesians 4:29 “No foul language is to come from your mouth, but only what is good for building up someone in need, so that it gives grace to those who hear.” ‭‭ 2- A FILTER prevents FOLLY

Colossians 4:6 “Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person."

A TWO-FACED FAKE!!!!

Proverbs 16:23 “A wise heart instructs its mouth and increases learning with its speech.” ‭‭ Proverbs 12:18 “There is one who speaks rashly, like a piercing sword; but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” ‭‭ Proverbs 16:24 “Pleasant words are a honeycomb: sweet to the taste and health to the body.” ‭‭ How should we FILTER? -Speak up to people not down to them -What would Jesus say -Will what I say bring life or death -Am I building them up or tearing them down -Is my heart deceptive or is it healed -Am I filtering my words -Am I patiently administering or hastily hurting

FILTERING PREVENT FOLLY!!