Speaking Truth

The things I plan, do I plan according to the flesh, that with me there should be Yes, Yes, and No, No? But as God is faithful, our word to you was not Yes and No . . . but in Him was yes (2 Corinthians 1:17-19).

A Christian’s words should be clean and decent. Paul refers in verse 17 to a worldly manner of decision making. When people decide as people of the world do, it is often said that they speak out of both sides of their mouth, saying one thing and doing another. Christians are to be in the world but not “of the world” (John 17:14-16). The “world” is the system of values that completely ignores biblical wisdom. We Christians are tempted to think as worldly people do because we live in the world. When we purposely resist the world’s influence and evaluate our motives and goals by God’s Word, we can be certain about our choices and plans. The confidence that Paul knew is the confidence that God wants us to have as we face our future and commit to responsibilities within His church. Christian leaders must communicate their intentions and follow through on what they say.

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