Care-frontation

Ephesians 4: 15      NKJV

¹⁵ but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ...

The word, “confrontation” brings with it a number of negative emotions.

It may be because of the modern English definition; “oppose, or challenge each other in an angry way” (Miriam Webster Dictionary)

Speaking the right words are important.

A Pastor friends, Mom, uses a nicer, softer word, for confrontation: “CARE-FRONTATION”

What’s the goal in CARE-FRONTATION? That the two might become more mature in their faith walk with Jesus.

“GROW UP!!” - Maybe that’s why we’re supposed to speak the truth in love?

Many years ago, my wife Debbie had a very dear friend and co-worker, who had a problem.

She knew this person had a severe drinking problem, and when they called to talk to her on the phone, she asked the right questions...and spoke the right words.

“Where are you now?” “Are you driving?” “Have you been drinking?”

They answered all of her questions, and also affirmed her worst fears.

This person was driving near a local elementary school during the time children were just getting out.

The most... “CARE-FRONTING” thing she could do, was call the police...and she did.

Later, this person thanked Debbie for... “care-fronting” as much as she did. This person has been sober now for over 31 years.

Speaking the truth in love, benefits all kinds of people....the speaker...the listener...and in this case...the innocent school children too...